April 26, 2009 at 02:48World Intellectual Property Day
Today, April 26, is World Intellectual Property Day .
On April 26, 1970, the convention establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization came into force . This is a specialized agency of the United Nations, whose activities are aimed at developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property system.
The holiday itself was established by the General Assembly of the World Intellectual Property Organization and has been celebrated since 2001 to "raise awareness of the role of intellectual property in our daily lives, and to commemorate the contribution of innovators and artists to the development of society around the world."
Annually a new message or topic related to the event is selected. This year, attention is focused on promoting the development of green innovation as the foundation for a secure future.
On April 26, 1970, the convention establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization came into force . This is a specialized agency of the United Nations, whose activities are aimed at developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property system.
The holiday itself was established by the General Assembly of the World Intellectual Property Organization and has been celebrated since 2001 to "raise awareness of the role of intellectual property in our daily lives, and to commemorate the contribution of innovators and artists to the development of society around the world."
Annually a new message or topic related to the event is selected. This year, attention is focused on promoting the development of green innovation as the foundation for a secure future.