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Which of the following is true about the “World Intellectual Property Organisation” ?
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- It protects the rights of the third world countries in the field of global communication
- It protects the copyright materials in inventions, trademarks, literary works, etc.
- It promotes the collaboration among countries in the field of education, science and culture
- It helps the countries in the development of human resources
- It protects the rights of the third world countries in the field of global communication
Correct Option: B
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is one of the 17 specialized agencies of the United Nations. WIPO was created in 1967 “to encourage creative activity, to promote the protection of intellectual property throughout the world. WIPO currently has 185 member states, administers 24 international treaties, and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.