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Celebrate World Intellectual Property Day on April 26 by recognizing and appreciating all the creative minds around us! This special day was first established in 2000 to raise awareness about intellectual property rights and the many contributions that IP makes to our daily lives. From books, music, art, designs, inventions and more, IP has become an essential part of our culture. So take a moment to recognize your favorite creators and innovators – this is their moment to shine!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of World IP Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Intellectual Property Organization established World Intellectual Property Day to promote awareness of the impact of intellectual property on daily life. </div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First World IP Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first World IP Day was celebrated, encouraging understanding of intellectual property and its significance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Internet & IP</div><div class='timeline-text'>Discussions on Internet and IP gain momentum due to the digital age, leading to evolved policies and guidelines on digital content.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creativity Celebrated</div><div class='timeline-text'>The theme for the year was "Creativity – The Next Generation", spotlighting the role of youth in driving innovation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Women in Innovation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The theme "Innovation – Improving Lives" was focused on the role of women in innovation and creativity to observe the gender gap in this area.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Innovate for a Green Future</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 2020 theme was all about green technology and how innovation can drive sustainable growth and development. </div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Read an Intellectual Property Book</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Read a book related to intellectual property, such as copyright or patents. Learning about the different ways to protect your work is a great way to celebrate.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a portfolio</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put together a portfolio of any work you have created that is protected by intellectual property laws. This can help you to understand better how these laws apply to your work.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend an Intellectual Property Conference</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for a local conference or event related to intellectual property and attend. You will learn more about the law and network with other professionals in the field.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Teach Intellectual Property Rights</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Teach others about the importance of intellectual property rights. Whether it's in an educational setting or just in your personal life, spreading knowledge about these important topics is a great way to celebrate.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share Resources on Social Media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share resources related to intellectual property on social media. This is an easy way to spread the word about intellectual property and help others understand the importance of protecting their work.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It protects creative work</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Intellectual Property Day is important because it helps to protect the rights of those who create and innovate. Intellectual property laws promote creativity by recognizing, encouraging and rewarding individual contributions such as inventions, designs, and literary works.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages further innovation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When creators feel confident that their work will be protected, they are more likely to keep creating. By upholding intellectual property laws and celebrating World Intellectual Property Day, we are sending a message that creativity and innovation are valuable and should be respected.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It supports economic development</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Intellectual property can be an important source of economic growth. It creates jobs, brings in money to local economies through licensing fees and royalties, increases the availability of goods and services, and encourages competition in markets across the globe.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Intellectual Property makes up a Substantial Economy Percentage</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to WIPO, intellectual property accounts for about one-third of the total value added by the products that we buy, contributing substantially to the global economy.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There are Four Main Types of Intellectual Property</h3><p class='facts-content'>Intellectual property is commonly divided into four main types: trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, each safeguarding different aspects of a creator's hard work.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The First Patent Law was Enacted in 1474 in Venice</h3><p class='facts-content'>Intellectual property has a long history, with the first patent law, that recognized the right of inventors, dating back to 1474 in the Republic of Venice.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>China Issued the Highest Number of Patents in 2019</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to WIPO's data, China emerged as the leader in innovation as judged by patent applications, issuing nearly half a million in 2019 alone.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Intellectual Property Rights touch Nearly Every Industry</h3><p class='facts-content'>From music and film to technology and healthcare, nearly every industry relies on intellectual property rights for protection of their ideas, inventions and unique processes.</p></div></div>
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