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World Intellectual Property Day is observed on April 26 each year with a variety of events and activities worldwide. It aims to increase people’s awareness and understanding of intellectual property (IP). World Intellectual Property Day is sometimes referred as World IP Day.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) works together with various government agencies, non-government organizations, community groups and individuals to hold different events and activities to promote World Intellectual Property Day each year. Activities and events may include (but are not exclusive to):
Some local intellectual and copyright offices may have an open day on or around April 26 to promote World IP Day. Some educational institutions may choose World IP Day as a time to celebrate the works of a notable inventor, artist, designer, or entrepreneur, and link discussions with the important role of intellectual property.
World Intellectual Property Day, also known as World IP Day, is an observance held in many places around the world. It is not designated as a special public holiday.
WIPO is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property (IP) system, which rewards creativity, stimulates innovation and contributes to economic development while safeguarding the public interest.
WIPO decided in 2000 to designate an annual World Intellectual Property Day to address the perceived gap between IP as a business/legal concept and its relevance to people’s lives. April 26 was chosen as the date upon which the convention establishing WIPO first entered into force in 1970.
WIPO plays a key role in organizing World IP Day. The activities, events and campaigns that focus on World IP Day seek to increase public understanding of what IP really means, and to demonstrate how the IP system fosters not only music, arts and entertainments, but also all products and technological innovations that help to shape the world.
Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
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2019 | Fri | Apr 26 | World Intellectual Property Day | United Nations Observance |
2020 | Sun | Apr 26 | World Intellectual Property Day | United Nations Observance |
2021 | Mon | Apr 26 | World Intellectual Property Day | United Nations Observance |
2022 | Tue | Apr 26 | World Intellectual Property Day | United Nations Observance |
2023 | Wed | Apr 26 | World Intellectual Property Day | United Nations Observance |
2024 | Fri | Apr 26 | World Intellectual Property Day | United Nations Observance |
2025 | Sat | Apr 26 | World Intellectual Property Day | United Nations Observance |
2026 | Sun | Apr 26 | World Intellectual Property Day | United Nations Observance |
2027 | Mon | Apr 26 | World Intellectual Property Day | United Nations Observance |
2028 | Wed | Apr 26 | World Intellectual Property Day | United Nations Observance |
2029 | Thu | Apr 26 | World Intellectual Property Day | United Nations Observance |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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