WIPO World Intellectual Property Organization

HQ in Geneva

Part of U.N

183 member countries

Manages copyright, patents, trademark treaties

Unanimity requirement

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Observers

Members of “civil society” may participate as observers

Traditionally organisations like IFPI, RIAA, IBU, Library associations

Easy to apply - but only once a year.

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For an International or National Non-Governmental Organization

The text of its constituent instrument (articles of incorporation, bylaws, etc.);

an indication of the date and place where it was established;

a list of its officers (showing their nationality in the case of an international NGO);

a complete list of its national groups or members (showing their country of origin in the case of an international NGO);

a description of the composition of the members of its governing body or bodies (including geographical distribution in the case of an international NGO);

a statement of its objectives;

an indication of the field or fields of intellectual property (e.g., copyright and related rights) of interest to it.

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http://www.wipo.int/members/en/admission/

observers.html

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2 meetings, 10 days a year.

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New treaty on Research & Education

(exceptions)?

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