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55-665: The Nice Classification is based on a multilateral treaty administered by WIPO . This treaty, consummated on 15 June 1957 in Nice , France, is called the "Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks". This Classification is commonly referred to as the "Nice Classification". The Nice Agreement is open to states who are parties to

110-616: A natural person or a legal entity , which is a national, is domiciled or has a company in the territory of a member of the Madrid System. The Lisbon System for the International Registration of Appellations of Origin and Geographical indications provides a means of obtaining international protection for a geographical indication or an appellation of origin. Geographical indications and appellations of origin are intellectual property rights which identify

165-677: A Secretariat that helps carry out its day-to-day activities. Headquartered in Geneva , Switzerland, WIPO has "external offices" around the world, including in Algiers (Algeria); Rio de Janeiro (Brazil); Beijing (China), Tokyo (Japan); Abuja (Nigeria); Moscow (Russia); and Singapore (Singapore). Unlike most UN organizations, WIPO does not rely heavily on assessed or voluntary contributions from member states; 95 percent of its budget comes from fees related to its global services. WIPO currently has 193 member states , including 190 UN member states and

220-483: A draft Access to Knowledge (A2K) treaty which they would like to see introduced. In 2009, WIPO started drafting future treaties on intellectual property and genetic resources, traditional knowledge and folklore in relation with indigenous peoples and local communities . In December 2011, WIPO published its first World Intellectual Property Report on the Changing Face of Innovation, the first such report of

275-432: A general reference database on all IP matters; this includes providing reports and statistics on the state of IP protection or innovation both globally and in specific countries. WIPO also works with governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and individuals to utilize IP for socioeconomic development. WIPO administers 26 international treaties that concern a wide variety of intellectual property issues, ranging from

330-578: A living body of knowledge developed, sustained and passed on from generation to generation within a community, it is not easily protected under the current IP system, which typically grants protection for a limited period to new inventions and original works as private rights. Some genetic resources , too, are linked to traditional knowledge and related practices through their use and conservation by Indigenous peoples and local communities. Although genetic resources, as encountered in nature, are not eligible for IP protection, inventions based on or developed with

385-703: A party to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property (1883). The Madrid System is a centralized trademark registration system: through a single application, in one language and with one set of fees (in one currency, the Swiss franc ), protection can be obtained in member states and intergovernmental organizations. International registrations can then be modified, renewed or expanded, centrally through WIPO (rather than through each separate IP Office). The Madrid System can only be used by

440-476: A product that originates from a specific geographical area and that has characteristics that are attributable to its geographical origin. Comté cheese (France), Chulucanas pottery (Peru), Tequila (Mexico), Porto (Portugal), Herend porcelain (Hungary), and Kampot pepper (Cambodia) are examples of appellations of origin and geographical indications registered under the Lisbon System. Through

495-500: A service which assists individuals, companies, and institutions in seeking patent protection internationally for their inventions. It also helps patent offices with their patent granting decisions and facilitates public access to technical information relating to those inventions. 153 countries are currently party to the PCT. Under the PCT, an applicant can file one PCT application in one language, at one patent office, within 12 months from

550-590: A single classification system. Filing is thereby greatly simplified, as the goods and services to which a given mark applies will be classified the same in all countries that have adopted the system. That the Nice Classification exists in several languages also saves applicants a considerable amount of work when filing internationally. As of January 2014, there were 84 signatory nations to the Nice Agreement; these countries have officially adopted

605-480: A single international application, filed in one language and using one currency (Swiss francs). International design applications are filed directly through WIPO, according to the requirements and procedures established by the Hague Agreement. The domestic legal framework of each designated contracting party governs the design protection provided by the resulting international registrations. According to

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660-657: A single registration and one set of fees, protection can be obtained in the other countries (and intergovernmental organizations, such as the European Union) covered by the Lisbon System. The Lisbon System includes the Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and their International Registration of 1958 ('the Lisbon Agreement') and, its latest revision, the Geneva Act of

715-595: A transition for WIPO from the mandate it inherited in 1967 from BIRPI, to promote the protection of intellectual property, to one that involved the more complex task of promoting technology transfer and economic development. In 1974 WIPO became a specialized agency of the United Nations through a bilateral agreement between WIPO and the UN approved by the General Assembly of WIPO on 27 September 1974, and by

770-547: A wide range of industrial property including patents , trademarks , utility models , industrial designs , trade names , service marks , geographical indications as well as the "repression of unfair competition ". The Paris Convention was the first international agreement to protect the works of creators in other countries. Moving on, the Convention was adopted in diplomatic conferences held in Paris in 1880 and 1883, it

825-519: Is Singaporean Daren Tang , former head of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore , who began his term on 1 October 2020. WIPO's activities include: hosting forums to discuss and shape international IP rules and policies, providing global services that register and protect IP in different countries, resolving transboundary IP disputes, helping connect IP systems through uniform standards and infrastructure, and serving as

880-726: Is an administrator of cases and a provider of legal and policy expertise. The Center also provides domain name dispute resolution services under the WIPO-designed UDRP. It is based in Geneva, Switzerland and since 2010 the Center has had an office at Maxwell Chambers in Singapore. The WIPO Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs provides an international mechanism for securing protection of up to 100 designs in multiple countries or regions, through

935-590: Is one of the 15 specialized agencies of the United Nations (UN). Pursuant to the 1967 Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization , WIPO was created to promote and protect intellectual property (IP) across the world by cooperating with countries as well as international organizations. It began operations on 26 April 1970 when the convention entered into force. The current Director General

990-587: The Cook Islands , Holy See and Niue ; Palestine has permanent observer status. The only non-members, among the countries recognized by the UN are the Federated States of Micronesia , Palau and South Sudan . The Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property was adopted in 1883 and was one of the first intellectual property treaties . It established a Union for the protection of industrial property. Additionally, it applies to

1045-676: The GATT Negotiations in the 1980s. In October 2004, WIPO agreed to adopt a proposal offered by Argentina and Brazil , the "Proposal for the Establishment of a Development Agenda for WIPO"—from the Geneva Declaration on the Future of the World Intellectual Property Organization . This proposal was well supported by developing countries. The agreed "WIPO Development Agenda" (composed of over 45 recommendations)

1100-584: The Stone Age when stone tools were used for hammering and cutting. During the Bronze Age tools were made by casting the copper and tin alloys . Bronze tools were sharper and harder than those made of stone. During the Iron Age iron replaced bronze, and tools became even stronger and more durable. The Romans developed tools during this period which are similar to those being produced today. In

1155-613: The UN General Assembly on 17 December 1974. A protocol was signed by then Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kurt Waldheim and then Director General of WIPO Árpád Bogsch on 21 January 1975. The Agreement became effective on 17 December 1974. The relative importance of WIPO in global IP governance decreased after the United States incorporated intellectual property matters into the Uruguay Round of

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1210-621: The Wikimedia Foundation from observer status at WIPO citing the existence of a Wikimedia affiliate in Taiwan . According to the Chinese statement "there is reason to believe that this foundation has been carrying out political activities through its member organizations which could undermine the state's sovereignty and territorial integrity." China again rejected Wikimedia's bid, for the same reason, in 2021, 2023, and 2024. WIPO,

1265-450: The "Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property". The following is a list of states with their date of accession and ratification. The trademark offices of the nations signatory to the Nice Agreement agree to employ the designated classification codes in their official documents and publications. Use of the Nice Classification by national offices has the advantage that trademark applications are coordinated with reference to

1320-729: The Berne Convention and later became part of BIRPI and later WIPO. In 1891 nine of the 14 States to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property created the first "special arrangements for the protection of industrial property". Along with the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement (1989) it created the Madrid System, the primary international system for facilitating the registration of trademarks in multiple jurisdictions around

1375-565: The Berne Convention, Paris Convention or a member of the United Nations system including the United Nations, any of its specialized agencies, the International Atomic Energy Agency or the International Court of Justice. That date is commemorated annually as World Intellectual Property Day , which raises awareness of the importance of IP. Under Article 3 of this convention, WIPO seeks to "promote

1430-474: The Contracting States must be given the same protection in each of the other Contracting States (principle of "national treatment"), that there is automatic protection and no formal process is required and that protection under the convention is independent of protection in the country of origin of the work (principle of "independence" of protection). The "International Bureau" was created to oversee

1485-686: The Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs and the Marrakesh Treaty (which increases the accessibility of publications to people with visual impairment), before the commencement of the Beijing Olympic Winter Games. The accession will take effect on 5 May 2022. China became the 68th contracting party to the Geneva Act (1999) of the Hague Agreement and, therefore, the 77th member of

1540-552: The Hague System. WIPO, unlike other UN agencies, derives most of its income from fees for the Global IP services it provides as opposed to Member States contributions. In 2020, WIPO's revenue amounted to CHF 468.3 million. In 2020 WIPO generated over 94.3% of its revenue from fees that are paid by users of its intellectual property services for patents, trademarks and industrial designs due to international demand for intellectual property titles. These services are provided through

1595-562: The International Registration of Marks serves as a means to seek protection for trademarks worldwide, in over 120 countries. Created in 1891, the Madrid System is now governed by the Madrid Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks (1989). In order to become a member of the Madrid System, a state or intergovernmental organization must already be

1650-718: The Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications of 2015 ('the Geneva Act') form the Lisbon System. Registrations under the Lisbon System are published in the official bulletin and can be searched through the Lisbon Express Database. The WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center was established in 1994 as an international resource for alternatives to court litigation of intellectual property and technology disputes. It offers alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options including mediation, arbitration, and expert determination to resolve international commercial disputes between private parties. It

1705-639: The Member States of WIPO meet in ordinary or extraordinary sessions in autumn. The General Assembly appoints the Director General through nomination by the Coordination Committee. Any of the policy and decision making bodies can constitute Permanent Committees or Standing Committees. Standing committees are ad hoc groups of experts established for a given purpose and acting as a place for policy discussions and negotiations on

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1760-3622: The Nice Classification and apply it in the registration of trademarks. In addition, 65 non-member countries, four organizations and the International Bureau of WIPO also use the Nice Classification. The Nice Classification is continuously revised by a "Committee of Experts", whose membership is representative of all signatory states, and a new edition is published every five years. The current (twelfth) edition has been in effect since 1 January 2023. GOODS Class 1 Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics ; manures ; fire extinguishing compositions ; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs ; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry Class 2 Paints , varnishes , lacquers ; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants ; mordants ; raw natural resins ; metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art Class 3 Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use ; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; non-medicated soaps ; perfumery , essential oils , non-medicated cosmetics , non-medicated hair lotions ; non-medicated dentifrices Class 4 Industrial oils and greases; lubricants ; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting Class 5 Pharmaceuticals , medical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use, food for babies ; dietary supplements for humans and animals; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants ; preparations for destroying vermin ; fungicides, herbicides Class 6 Common metals and their alloys, ores; metal building materials for building and construction; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks ; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal;metal containers for storage or transport; safes;; ores Class 7 Machines and machine tools ; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated ; incubators for eggs ; automatic vending machines Class 8 Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery ; side arms ; razors Class 9 Scientific, nautical, surveying , photographic, cinematographic , optical , weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers , recording discs; compact discs , DVDs and other digital recording media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines , data processing equipment, computers ; computer software; fire-extinguishing apparatus Class 10 Surgical , medical , dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles; suture materials; therapeutic and assistive devices adapted for

1815-578: The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) (providing 76.6% of revenue), Madrid System (providing 16.3% of revenue) and Hague System (providing 1.4% of revenue). WIPO Assemblies develop global intellectual property agreements through bringing stakeholders together. The main policy and decision making bodies of WIPO are the Coordination Committee and the General Assembly. Twenty-two Assemblies, the Unions administered by WIPO, and other bodies of

1870-545: The Protection of Industrial Property later became part of BIRPI and later WIPO. The Berne Convention was adopted in 1886, it deals with copyright, the protection of works and rights of authors and rights holders. It provides creators including writers, poets, painters, musicians with ways to control how and by who their works are used and the terms of use. It also contains provisions on minimum protections and special provisions for developing countries. The Convention follows three basic principles; that works originating in one of

1925-524: The Protection of Intellectual Property , Bureaux internationaux réunis pour la protection de la propriété intellectuelle (BIRPI). BIRPI was the predecessor of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) which superseded it 87 years later, in 1970. WIPO was formally created by the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization , which entered into force on 26 April 1970. WIPO allowed members who were part of

1980-667: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the WTO launched on 11 April 2022 their new Trilateral COVID-19 Technical Assistance Platform. This new tool aims to help members and WTO accession candidates address their capacity building needs to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic . The Platform provides members and accession candidates with a single contact form which they can use to reach out to the trilateral organizations. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) (1970) established

2035-404: The cases and the manner in which seizure may be requested and effected. It prohibits the use, in connection with the sale, display or offering for sale of any goods, of all indications in the nature of publicity capable of deceiving the public as to the source of the goods. It is reserved to the courts of each Contracting State to decide which appellations (other than regional appellations concerning

2090-768: The competence and responsibilities of the United Nations and its organs, particularly the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, as well as of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and of other agencies within the United Nations system. The Agreement marked

2145-464: The date of the earliest patent application which has been filed for the same invention (the "priority date"). This one PCT application has the same legal effect as filing separate regional or national patent applications in all PCT member countries. PCT applications are processed in a standardized manner as provided in the Treaty and Regulations, including an international search for documents relevant to

2200-2477: The disabled; massage apparatus; apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants; sexual activity apparatus, devices and articles Class 11 Apparatus for lighting , heating , steam generating , cooking , refrigerating , drying , ventilating , water supply and sanitary purposes Class 12 Vehicles ; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water Class 13 Firearms ; ammunition and projectiles; explosives ; fireworks Class 14 Precious metals and their alloys; jewellery , precious and semi-precious stones ; horological and chronometric instruments Class 15 Musical instruments Class 16 Paper and cardboard ; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists’ and drawing materials; paintbrushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching materials (except apparatus); plastic materials forsheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers’ type,; printing blocks Class 17 Unprocessed and semi-processed rubber , gutta-percha, gum, asbestos , mica and substitutes for all these materials; plastics and resins in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, tubes and hoses, not of metal Class 18 Leather and imitations of leather ; animal skins, and hides ; trunks and travellingluggage and carrying bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery ; collars, leashes and clothing for animals Class 19 Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen ; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal Class 20 Furniture , mirrors , picture frames; containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; unworked or semi-worked bone , horn, ivory, whalebone or mother-of-pearl; shells; meerschaum ; yellow amber Class 21 Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes, (except paintbrushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steelwool ; unworked or semi-worked glass , (except building glass used in building); glassware , porcelain and earthenware Class 22 Ropes and string; nets; tents , awnings, and tarpaulins ; awnings of textile or synthetic materials; sails; sacks for

2255-635: The future development of intellectual property. Any WIPO Standing Committee or other bodies also decide to establish a working group to examine a question in more detail, make suggestions or give advice on any subject within the competence of the Organization. WIPO administers 26 treaties , including the WIPO Convention . Intellectual property protection treaties define internationally agreed basic standards of intellectual property (IP) protection in each country. The Agreement provides for

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2310-539: The growth of international scientific networks. Hand tool A hand tool is any tool that is powered by hand rather than a motor. Categories of hand tools include wrenches , pliers , cutters , files , striking tools , struck or hammered tools , screwdrivers , vises , clamps , snips , hacksaws , drills , and knives . Outdoor tools such as garden forks , pruning shears , and rakes are additional forms of hand tools. Portable power tools are not hand tools. Hand tools have been used by humans since

2365-781: The new Office of the Chief Economist. WIPO is also a co-publisher of the Global Innovation Index. In 2016, WIPO initiated the High-Level Conference on Intellectual Property for BRI Countries. WIPO Director General Francis Gurry encouraged countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative to use WIPO tools like its global IP services and databases and to join WIPO-administered IP treaties. In September 2020 China blocked

2420-570: The period since the Industrial Revolution , the manufacture of tools has transitioned from being craftsperson made to being factory produced. A large collection of British hand tools dating from 1700 to 1950 is held by St Albans Museums . Most of the tools were collected by Raphael Salaman (1906–1993), who wrote two classic works on the subject: Dictionary of Woodworking Tools and Dictionary of Leather-working Tools . David Russell 's vast collection of Western hand tools from

2475-498: The potential patentability of the invention and international publication. Granting patents remains under the control of the regional or national patent Offices in the "national phase". Using the PCT, patent applicants can postpone paying national and regional patent-related fees while they learn about the likelihood of obtaining a patent, benefitting from the additional time and information to help them decide whether, and in which countries, to pursue patents. The Madrid System for

2530-412: The protection of audiovisual works to establishing international patent classification. It is governed by the General Assembly and the Coordination Committee, which together set policy and serve as the main decision making bodies. The General Assembly also elects WIPO's chief administrator, the Director General, currently Daren Tang of Singapore, who took office on 1 October 2020. WIPO is administered by

2585-536: The protection of intellectual property throughout the world". WIPO became a specialized agency of the UN in 1974. The Agreement between the United Nations and the World Intellectual Property Organization notes in Article 1 that WIPO is responsible: for promoting creative intellectual activity and for facilitating the transfer of technology related to industrial property to the developing countries in order to accelerate economic, social and cultural development, subject to

2640-690: The rules laid out by the Hague Agreement, anyone who is a national of, or who has a domicile, habitual residence or real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in any Hague System contracting party – including any country of the European Union or the African Intellectual Property Organization – can use the Hague System. The Hague System does not require the applicant to file a national or regional design application. On 5 February 2020, China officially deposited its accession documents for entering

2695-860: The source of products of the vine) do not, on account of their generic character, come within the scope of the Agreement. The Agreement does not provide for the establishment of a Union, governing body or budget. Global protection system treaties govern WIPO's services, ensuring that one international registration or filing will have effect in any of the relevant signatory States. Classification treaties that create classification systems that organize information concerning inventions, trademarks and industrial designs. For years, many local communities, Indigenous peoples and governments have sought effective intellectual property (IP) protection for traditional cultural expressions (folklore) and traditional knowledge as tradition-based forms of ingenuity and creativity. As

2750-2643: The transport and storage of materials in bulk; padding, cushioning and stuffing materials, (except of paper, cardboard, rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials and substitutes therefor Class 23 Yarns and threads, for textile use Class 24 Textiles and substitutes for textiles; bed covers; table covershousehold linen; curtains of textile or plastic Class 25 Clothing , footwear , headgear Class 26 Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers; hair decorations; false hair Class 27 Carpets , rugs , mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile) Class 28 Games , toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees Class 29 Meat , fish , poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved , frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams , compotes ; eggs; milk and milk products ; edible oils and fats Class 30 Coffee, tea, cocoa and artificial coffee; rice ; tapioca and sago; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastries and confectionery; edible ices; sugar , honey , treacle ; yeast , baking-powder ; salt ; mustard; vinegar , sauces (condiments); spices ; ice Class 31 Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural , horticultural and forestry products; raw and unprocessed grains and seeds ; fresh fruits and vegetables , fresh herbs ; natural plants and flowers ; bulbs, seedlings and seeds for planting ; live animals; foodstuffs and beverages for animals; malt Class 32 Beers ; mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages ; fruit beverages and fruit juices ; syrups and other preparations for making beverages Class 33 Alcoholic beverages (except beers) Class 34 Tobacco ; smokers’ articles; matches SERVICES Class 35 Advertising ; business management; business administration; office functions Class 36 Insurance ; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs Class 37 Building construction ; repair; installation services Class 38 Telecommunications Class 39 Transport ; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement Class 40 Treatment of materials Class 41 Education ; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities WIPO The World Intellectual Property Organization ( WIPO ; French: Organisation mondiale de la propriété intellectuelle ( OMPI ))

2805-629: The use of genetic resources may be patentable . Since 2010, the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC) has been negotiating the text of one or several legal instruments on the matter. WIPO Re:Search is a public-private partnership between WIPO and the non-profit BIO Ventures for Global Health focused on early-stage medical research and development against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), malaria and tuberculosis . It has 150 members, including eight of

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2860-512: The world's largest pharmaceutical companies. WIPO Re:Search supports collaborations between scientific institutions and pharmaceutical companies all over the world with the goal to advance research for medicines, treatment methods and diagnostic techniques against the neglected tropical diseases that affect over 1 billion people worldwide. Through these collaborations as well as its fellowship program, WIPO Re:Search provides shared compound libraries, repurposing methods, capacity building and works on

2915-590: The world. The Bureaus created to administer the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works and the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property were under "the high supervision" ( haute surveillance ) of the Government of the Swiss Confederation. In 1893 the Swiss government combined them with the same director and same staff as United International Bureaux for

2970-480: Was the culmination of a long process of transformation for the organization from one that had historically been primarily aimed at protecting the interests of rightholders, to one that has increasingly incorporated the interests of other stakeholders in the international intellectual property system as well as integrating into the broader corpus of international law on human rights, environment and economic cooperation. A number of civil society bodies have been working on

3025-459: Was then signed on 20 March 1883, on behalf of Brazil, France, Guatemala, Netherlands, Portugal, Serbia, Spain and Switzerland, Belgium, Italy and El Salvador. It consisted of the Convention proper, which contains 19 articles, and the Protocole de clôture (Final Protocol), which is almost the same length as the Convention proper. The "International Bureau" established by the Paris Convention for

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