World Intellectual Property Organization
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for promoting and protecting intellectual property (IP) worldwide. WIPO was established in 1967 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce. Intellectual property is protected by law through patents, copyrights, trademarks, and othe