World Intellectual Property Day

World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on 26 April since 2000.

The event was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) "raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs impact on daily life" and "to celebrate creativity, and the contribution made by creators and innovators to the development of societies across the globe".

April 26th was chosen as the date for World Intellectual Property Day because it coincides with the date on which the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization entered into force in 1970.