World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO
International AffairsGeneva, Switzerland1001-5000 Employees
The World Intellectual Property Organization is a United Nations agency that supports innovators and creators by helping ideas move from concept to market and by contributing to better outcomes for people worldwide. It provides services that enable protection and promotion of intellectual property across borders, and it serves as a forum for addressing contemporary IP issues. Its data and information inform decision-makers globally, and its impact-driven projects and technical assistance aim to broaden IP benefits. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, WIPO operates as a major international body within the international affairs sector, serving creators, innovators and entrepreneurs. In June 2026, it expanded its presence with its first Sub-Saharan Africa office in Abuja, Nigeria, reflecting regional growth and collaboration with national authorities.