WIPO – Knowledge and Resources

Fashion is a USD 1.7 trillion global industry driving economic development and employment around the world. But it also poses significant environmental challenges including carbon emissions and industrial water pollution. WIPO's ”Sustainable Fashion Technologies: Stitching sustainability into style” report showcases a selection of sustainable technologies designed to reduce fashion's environmental footprint, ranging from lab-grown cotton to bio-based polyester and waste-to-fiber recycling. • Read key findings in the Executive summary: https://lnkd.in/gR7UkMRb • Explore the full report by chapter: https://lnkd.in/gnP8i2Vs • Download a copy of the full report: https://lnkd.in/gt_8GUKW • Browse more sustainable textile technologies at https://lnkd.in/gkn7xcms #WIPOknowledge #wipoGREEN #SustainableFashion #FashionTechnology #FastFashion

Global innovation in focus 🔎 The 2025 edition of WIPO’s Global Innovation Index (GII) takes an in-depth look at the state of global innovation, analyzing the innovation performance of nearly 140 economies and uncovering the trends that shape how ideas emerge, spread, and scale across borders. Themed “Innovation at a Crossroads: Charting the Future”, the GII helps policymakers, business leaders and researchers track and understand global innovation trends and opportunities. Explore key insights and resources: • GII 2025 overview: https://lnkd.in/e2JQDstS • Rankings and key findings: https://lnkd.in/eAYqxbPy • Full report: https://lnkd.in/eWCGFrAu • Data explorer and economy profiles: https://lnkd.in/gSYw7Gtw • Global Innovation Tracker: https://lnkd.in/gYdNmAs9 • Press release: https://lnkd.in/gnNzgGni • Data download: https://lnkd.in/gpuKapuB • Information and social media kit: https://lnkd.in/geh_uKnn #WIPO #WIPOknowledge #GlobalInnovationIndex #GII2025 #Innovation

Intellectual property reference materials are a crucial resource for researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders analyzing and influencing IP policy and practice. WIPO’s Knowledge Repository offers a reliable and comprehensive curated collection of some 45,000 IP resources ranging from journal articles to books, working papers, and datasets. Search the Repository at: https://lnkd.in/dFbNmpec Browse different collections at: https://lnkd.in/eznfEQu3 For further information about WIPO Knowledge Center services, resources, spaces and other information, consult: https://lnkd.in/ecqNrMrr #WIPOknowledge #IPResources #IPknowledge

Innovation clusters are the beating heart of national innovation ecosystems where universities, researchers, inventors, venture capitalists and R&D firms drive breakthrough ideas. Since 2017, WIPO’s Global Innovation Index (GII) has ranked the world’s top innovation clusters based on international patent filings and scientific publications. This year, the ranking includes a third metric: venture capital (VC). This additional indicator captures not only where ideas are generated, but also how they are financed, transformed into startups, and brought to market as new goods and services. The 2025 rankings found that China, the US and Germany are still home to the greatest number of innovation clusters, but propelled locations like for example London into the top 10 and Bengaluru into 21st position. Resources to explore: • Innovation cluster ranking: https://lnkd.in/gvVgxMuC • Press release: https://lnkd.in/d7FZctZK • Full clusters chapter: https://lnkd.in/e4P2_vs3 • Top 100 innovation cluster briefs: https://lnkd.in/emChtt9v • Clusters methodology: https://lnkd.in/e6QTvXnp • More about the Global Innovation Index: https://lnkd.in/eQ8ZWvKj #WIPO #WIPOknowledge #GlobalInnovationIndex #Innovation

How do intellectual property (IP) policies and other factors influence innovation and drive economic growth? WIPO’s Economic Research Working Paper series sheds light on different aspects of innovation and creative ecosystems, providing valuable guidance for policymakers, researchers and others aiming to foster innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship, and support long-term development. Recent Working Paper topics range from the global video game industry to mapping of innovation capabilities and women in science. Browse 80+ research papers here: https://lnkd.in/eekWVmry #WIPOKnowledge #IntellectualProperty #EconomicResearch

Patent analytics leverage patent information to reveal innovation insights and trends in specific technology fields. WIPO’s Patent Landscape Reports give an overview of patenting activity in specific technological sectors with data on and analysis of patent applicants, geography, and more – helping inform key decisions including on R&D investment, innovation policies, and business strategy. Swipe through for an overview of three latest reports ⬇️ Explore the full Patent Landscape Report series here: https://lnkd.in/eHYegUSH For more information on WIPO’s Patent Analytics program, visit https://lnkd.in/dZBMTy34 #WIPOknowledge #PatentLandscape #Patent #Patents #PatentAnalytics

Intangible assets like brands, designs, data and software drive competitive advantage, innovation and economic growth. According to WIPO’s World Intangible Investment Highlights 2025, in partnership with LUISS Business School, investment in intangible assets is growing three times faster than investment in physical assets such as machinery and buildings. Analyzing 27 high- and middle-income economies accounting for more than half of global GDP, the report provides estimates of intangible investment from 1995 to 2024, providing information and insights to inform research and policymaking. • Read or download the report: https://lnkd.in/dJF4pmxr • Watch the launch event for the report: https://lnkd.in/eWSq2_WH • Access report data in the Global INTAN-Invest database at https://lnkd.in/dX2HNcMS • Further resources on the report and measurement of investment in intangible assets: https://lnkd.in/ee2dkiBU #WIPOKnowledge #Intangibles #IntangibleAsset #IntangibleAssets

How can we inspire and empower the next generation of creators and innovators? WIPO provides a series of resources to equip young people, and those engaging with global youth, with the tools, skills and opportunities to thrive with intellectual property (IP). Here’s a selection: • WIPO Academy “IP for Youth & Teachers” – a service to help learn and teach creativity and inventiveness through IP: https://lnkd.in/er2WTJGy • eLearning and summer courses on IP for students and young professionals: https://lnkd.in/dHypxUfU and https://lnkd.in/dRtDPWmw • WIPO ADR Young – a networking and training forum for young professionals in the IP and alternative dispute resolution communities: https://lnkd.in/dU5Zb54 • IP Youth Ambassadors Program: https://lnkd.in/dKhVE-gG • Awareness-raising activities and initiatives on the importance of respecting IP: https://lnkd.in/dJpnjUbt • “Your Own World of IP” – short introduction to IP booklet aimed at adolescents and young people: https://lnkd.in/djmuwmpv • WIPO Young Experts Program, for early-career professionals who are passionate about intellectual property: https://lnkd.in/dyNjn-st #WIPOKnowledge #IYD2025 #InternationalYouthDay #Youth #IntellectualProperty

What does the future of intellectual property (IP) look like? From AI to global innovation shifts, the IP landscape is changing fast. Based on insights from over 45 thought leaders across government, businesses, academia, and other sectors, the new WIPO Pathfinders Report explores how IP systems could evolve to remain relevant, featuring two alternative scenarios for 2034. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/giF9etjX For more insights, trends and foresight, visit our “Future of IP” website: https://lnkd.in/d_j_tekY Accessible version of the images: https://lnkd.in/djy4KNnT #WIPOknowledge #IntellectualProperty

Did you know WIPO Lex – a leading reference for intellectual property (IP) law – now provides access to more than 20,000 legal records from around the world? This free resource supports policymakers, researchers, legal professionals, judges and others in navigating the rapidly changing IP law landscape, offering access to: • National and regional IP laws and regulations from 200+ jurisdictions • WIPO and IP-related treaties • Leading judicial decisions on IP • Thematic resources for deeper legal research Explore the WIPO Lex database here: https://lnkd.in/ebTCmcZU #WIPOKnowledge #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #PatentLaw #TrademarkLaw #CopyrightLaw