World IP Day 2026
IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate
World Intellectual Property (IP) Day is observed annually on April 26. Established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000, to raise awareness of how patents, copyrights, trademarks, and designs impact daily life, the day also celebrates creativity and recognizes the contributions made by creators and innovators to the development of societies around the world. This year’s theme is, “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate,” to recognize the role of IP in protecting and promoting the inventions, designs, brands, and stories that drive the world of sports. For more information about World IP Day, please visit the WIPO site here.
