WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY
World
Intellectual Property day observed on April 26th annually.
WHAT IS WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
DAY
Aims
to increase people's awareness and understanding of intellectual property such
as patent , copyright, trademarks and designs. And also its impact on daily
life. On this day various events and activities are held worldwide.
Also
this day celebrates and encourages Innovation and creativity.
WHY ON APRIL 26TH
The
date for World Intellectual Property day was chosen as 26th April because it coincides with the date on
which the convention establishing the World Intellectual Property organisation
entered into force in 1970
WHAT DO PEOPLE DO
The
World Intellectual Property day offers a variety of opportunity to all for
those who are interested in getting involved like
·
public performances which encourages
respect for creative and creativity
·
essay competition
·
seminars
·
workshops
·
exhibition in museums, schools, art galleries
, colleges
·
photo competitions
THEMES
Every
year a message or theme is associated with this event. This year World
Intellectual Property Day celebrate the brilliance, curiosity and courage of
the women who are driving changes in the world and shaping our future.
Previous
years themes were listed below
- 2001 :Creating the Future Today
- 2002 : Encouraging Creativity
- 2003 :Make Intellectual Property Your Business
- 2004 : Encouraging Creativity
- 2005 : Think, Imagine, Create
- 2006 : It Starts With An Idea
- 2007 : Encouraging Creativity
- 2008 : Celebrating innovation and promoting respect for intellectual property
- 2009 : Green Innovation
- 2010 : Innovation – Linking the World
- 2011 : Designing the Future
- 2012 : Visionary Innovators
- 2013 : Creativity – The Next Generation
- 2014 : Movies – a Global Passion
- 2015 : Get Up, Stand Up. For Music.
- 2016 : Digital Creativity: Culture Reimagined.
- 2017 : Innovation – Improving Lives
- 2018 : Powering Change: Women in Innovation and Creativity
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