Where is the headquarters of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) situated?

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  1. Beijing
  2. Geneva
  3. Tokyo
  4. Paris

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Option 2 : Geneva
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The correct answer is Geneva.

Key Points

  • The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Convention, which transforms BIRPI into WIPO.
  • The newly founded World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a member-state-led international organisation with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
  • WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) is one of the United Nations' 15 specialised organisations (UN).
  • WIPO was established in 1967 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Convention to promote and preserve intellectual property (IP) around the world via collaboration with countries and international organisations.
  • When the convention went into effect on April 26, 1970, it commenced activities.

Important Points

  • World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO):
    • Formation: 14 July 1967
    • Type: United Nations specialised agency
    • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
    • Membership: 193 member states
    • Director-General: Daren Tang
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