A new International Trade Centre report finds strong backing for the African Union’s Made in Africa label, with quality viewed as key to boosting trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
From Emily in Paris to Sex and the City, television fashion has become a powerful asset shaped, monetized, and safeguarded through intellectual property rights that protect costume design, brand collaborations, and merchandising worldwide.
“Deep Surfaces” showcases how architecture bridges cultures, sustainability, and heritage at UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Despite global travel and virtual tech, Expos offer unique spaces for nations to connect, innovate, and inspire collective solutions for global challenges.
Bach’s fight for ownership of his compositions laid the foundation for recognizing music as intellectual property, a legacy now tested by the rise of AI-generated music.
As Taylor Swift announces her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, all that goes into it behind the scenes showcases her ability to blend creative vision with strategic IP management seamlessly. This is the complete breakdown of her branded universe. With over 400 trademarks globally, she safeguards her name, song and album titles, tour names, and even the names of her cats. This strategy empowers her brand, protects her legacy, and sets a precedent for artists worldwide to treat IP as essential to creative and commercial success.
As generative AI transforms music creation, researchers and artists push for fairer systems to trace influence, license training data, and ensure musicians are compensated for their contributions.
Music creators are urged to take control of their metadata to ensure fair compensation and protect their rights in the evolving music industry.
This year, World Intellectual Property Day (April 26), was all about the creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs who bring music to life.
Matt Chiu, a Singaporean inventor, created the Hanabii pacifier with petal-like silicone wings that protect it from dirt and germs, offering a hygienic and aesthetic solution for parents.
After Hurricane Otis and Hurricane John devastated Acapulco, UNESCO organized workshops to rebuild communities through culture and empathy, while preserving the city's rich Afro-descendant heritage.
The "Stories of Us" sculpture exhibition at the United Nations features five "talking drums" celebrating resistance, unity, and Afro-descendant communities' journey from roots to emancipation.
Medical technology innovations, from AI diagnostics to 3D-printed implants, are transforming healthcare, with intellectual property playing a crucial role in bringing these advancements to market.
One year after the black flags of Daesh were lowered over Mosul, UNESCO launched the "Revive the Spirit of Mosul" initiative, a story of hope and resilience showcasing the power of international cooperation.
Safeguarding Holocaust history from AI distortions and misinformation is imperative, as UNESCO warns of potential antisemitic consequences without ethical integration of AI principles.
