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Official account of WIPO, the United Nations agency for intellectual property. We promote innovation and creativity for the benefit of all.

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    Feb 10

    Innovative enterprises and individuals around the world overcame pandemic disruption in 2021, filing a record number📈 of international patent, trademark and design applications via WIPO: These countries filed the most international patent applications⤵️

    Top 10 Countries for International Patent Applications (2021)
    This video shows the top 10 countries with the highest number of international patent applications in 2021.
    2 replies 24 retweets 53 likes
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  2. 6 hours ago

    Theresa is an entrepreneur who's reviving the endangered basket weaving culture of the Penobscot people in North America WIPO currently supports her and other indigenous women under a training program on intellectual property 👉Read her story

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  3. Feb 26

    Running on clouds☁️👟🏃 A Swiss footwear brand is innovating its way into the world’s $100 billion market for athletic footwear The design of their products that combine high performance and aesthetics helps them stand out in a crowded marketplace More:

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  4. Feb 25

    Bad news: It's hard to stay motivated for exercise Good news: Innovative fitness devices are gamifying fitness Watch how it works⤵️

    A Smart Fitness Device Helps Users Stick with Workout Routine
    A U.S.-based startup developed an innovative fitness device that gamifies users' workout experience.
    5 retweets 11 likes
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  5. Feb 25

    In 2021, brand owners filed 73,100 international applications via WIPO to protect their trademarks across borders 🔹Which countries are the largest users of WIPO's Madrid System? 🔹Which companies are the top filers? Find out below👇 and learn more at

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  6. Feb 24

    The youth of today are shaping the future of tomorrow✨ . explores how young people can use intellectual property rights to transform their ideas into reality and create a better future Help us spread the word with our free campaign materials:

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  7. Feb 24

    🔹 How can I protect my design? 🔹 Why is copyright important for creators? 🔹 What's the role and importance of patents? WIPO Academy distance learning course help you build valuable intellectual property skills Sign up for basic and advanced courses at

    12 retweets 31 likes
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  8. Feb 23

    An inventor from South Africa🇿🇦 is fighting water pollution with aqua-drones

    Fighting Water Pollution with an Innovative Drone
    South African Inventor Richard Hardiman is cleaning up polluted waterways with an innovative aqua-drone.
    13 retweets 32 likes
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  9. Feb 23

    Who is winning the branding race🏁? Brand owners from these countries have filed the most international trademark applications over the last three decades 👇

    Top 10 Countries for International Trademark Applications (1990-2021)
    This video shows the top 10 countries with the highest number of international trademark applications from 1990 to 2021.
    2 replies 15 retweets 31 likes
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  10. Feb 22

    Argan oil🧴, Café de Colombia☕ and Darjeeling Tea🍵 are just a few examples of geographical indications But geographical indications aren't just for world-famous products. They can also help small producers and cooperatives take their products to market:

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  11. Feb 22

    In 2021, designers sought international protection for 22,480 designs via WIPO – the fastest growth since 2010 🔹Which countries are the largest users of WIPO's Hague System? 🔹Which companies are the top filers? Find out below👇 and learn more at

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  12. Feb 21

    Rats for good 🐀❤️ In Tanzania, a company is training giant pouched rats to sniff out landmines and explosives

    Superhero Rats are Saving Lives
    In Tanzania, a company is training rats to detect landmines and explosives
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  13. Feb 21

    🔹Are you between 18-35 years old? 🔹Do you believe that a better future is possible? 👉Then we want to hear from you Send us your short video to explain how we can build a better future with innovation and creativity:

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  14. Feb 20

    How far does a brand’s reach go?🚀 As private spaceflight takes off, it’s time for brand owners to look beyond earth🌌 Read more in WIPO Magazine:

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  15. Feb 19

    World Intellectual Property Day 2022 celebrates the creativity✨ and energy💪 of young inventors, creators and entrepreneurs innovating for a better future Help us spread the word + create your own content with our free campaign materials:

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  16. Feb 18

    A in the U.S. developed a smart fitness device that helps users stick with their workout routine💪💪

    A Smart Fitness Device Helps Users Stick with Workout Routine
    A U.S.-based startup developed an innovative fitness device that gamifies users' workout experience.
    4 retweets 21 likes
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  17. Feb 17

    🔹 How can I protect an invention? 🔹 Does my business need a trademark? 🔹 Can I re-use online content? WIPO Academy online courses help you build a good understanding of intellectual property Sign up for basic and advanced courses at

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  18. Feb 17

    WIPO welcomes trailblazing agreement for vaccine manufacturing in Africa:

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  19. Feb 17

    Can a plant help you grow a business? 🌱 Watch how this business in Bhutan is harvesting a place in the market with lemongrass-based products ⤵️

    This Bhutanese Business is Built on Lemongrass
    Bio Bhutan, a business in Bhutan, is protecting the environment and supporting farmer families in the Himalayas.
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  20. Retweeted
    Feb 16

    Rights (IPRs) are the rights conferred on the property created with intellect such as industrial inventions, processes, & arts & culture, etc. Why are IPRs important? Let's find out!

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  21. Feb 16

    In 2021, brand owners filed over 73,000 international trademark™️®️ applications via WIPO to protect and promote their brands across borders This represents a 14.4% surge📈, and the fastest year-on-year growth since 2005 More facts and figures at

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