♦ World Intellectual Property Day is observed every year on April 26 to acknowledge the importance of intellectual property (IP) in fostering innovation, protecting artists and advancing global economic and cultural growth.

♦ The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) organises this global event each year to increase understanding about intellectual property (IP) rights and their importance in supporting creativity and innovation.

♦ WIPO, a self-funded UN specialised agency, is essential for establishing a fair and accessible global intellectual property system.

♦ In 2000, WIPO member nations agreed to observe World Intellectual Property Day on April 26 each year to commemorate the creation of the WIPO Convention in 1970.

♦ 2025 theme: “IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP”