has positioned itself as the leading

WIPO, which became a UN-specialized agency in 1974, has positioned itself as the leading force in global IP protection. Unlike TRIPS, which enforces trade-based IP rules, WIPO oversees 27 broad IP treaties, including the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) for international patent applications and the Madrid System for trademark registration. Rather than imposing strict enforcement, WIPO provides guidelines, training, and resources to strengthen IP laws and institutions. It takes a cooperative approach to dispute resolution and harmonization, working with companies and agencies like the USPTO and partnering with organizations like the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization to support capacity-building in developing nations. Largely self-funded, WIPO derives most of its revenue from IP services and registrations, reducing reliance on member contributions and limiting external influence. สล็อต