IP FORUM
Global Intellectual Property Portal
The International IP Forum (IPF) is the leading global platform for intellectual property services, policy, and cooperation. As a specialized agency with 193 member states, we facilitate the protection of innovation and creativity worldwide. Our services help inventors, creators, and businesses secure their rights across borders.
IP Forum provides a comprehensive range of intellectual property services that help innovators and creators protect their rights internationally.
File a single international patent application to seek protection for an invention in up to 193 countries simultaneously. The PCT system simplifies the process, delays costs, and provides a strong foundation for patenting decisions.
File a PCT ApplicationRegister and manage your trademark portfolio in multiple jurisdictions with a single application, in one language, with one set of fees. The Madrid System currently covers over 120 countries.
Register a TrademarkProtect your industrial designs internationally with the Hague System. File a single application to register designs in multiple member countries, streamlining the protection process.
Protect a DesignStay informed with the latest developments in intellectual property law, policy, and innovation trends from around the world.
Our new artificial intelligence platform revolutionizes prior art searching, reducing search time by 60% and improving accuracy for patent applicants worldwide.
Read MoreDespite economic uncertainties, international patent applications grew by 5.2% in 2022, with Asia accounting for over 55% of all PCT filings.
Read MoreMember states adopt landmark agreement to ensure equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge.
Read MoreBeyond our core filing systems, we offer a comprehensive range of intellectual property services to support innovators, businesses, and policymakers.
Comprehensive data on global IP trends to inform business and policy decisions.
Capacity building programs for IP professionals, researchers, and students.
Mediation and arbitration services for international IP disputes.
Assisting developing countries in building effective IP systems.
Join our global community at upcoming IP Forum events, webinars, and training sessions.
Annual gathering of IP professionals, policymakers, and innovators from around the world. Theme: "IP for Sustainable Development".
Register NowExploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property law. Virtual and in-person participation available.
Learn MoreComprehensive training for patent attorneys and agents on the latest PCT procedures and best practices.
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