World Intellectual Property Organization

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  • About WIPO

    WIPO is the global forum for intellectual property services, policy, information and cooperation. It is a unique self-funding agency of the United Nations, with 188 member states. The mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international intellectual property (IP) system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. 

    To help governments, businesses and society realize the benefits of IP, WIPO provide:

    • ​a policy forum where our member states shape international IP rules for a changing world;
    • global business services for obtaining IP rights in multiple countries and resolving disputes;
    • international cooperation, training and capacity-building programs to help developing countries use IP;
    • free access to unique knowledge banks of IP information.​

    The mandate, governing bodies and procedures are set out in the WIPO Convention, which established WIPO in 1967.

    Member States

    WIPO’s member states determine the direction, budget and activities of the Organization through the decision-making bodies. We currently have 192 member states.

    To become a member, a state must deposit an instrument of ratification or accession with the Director General. The WIPO Convention provides that membership is open to any state that is:

    • a member of the Paris Union for the Protection of Industrial Property, or member of the Berne Union for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works; or
    • a member of the United Nations, or of any of the United Nations' Specialized Agencies, or of the International Atomic Energy Agency, or that is a party to the Statute of the International Court of Justice; or
    • invited by the WIPO General Assembly to become a member state of the Organization.
  • Procurement Opportunities by WIPO


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  • Procurement

    What we buy

    WIPO mainly buys goods and services for our headquarters in Geneva. Its recurring demands include IT and consulting services, translation services and site-based facility services, among other commonly procured items.  
    For the international cooperation activities WIPO also needs external suppliers to carry out a wide range of activities in the field to support different countries around the globe. Finally, it also engages experts on a regular basis to undertake various missions in different countries.
     
    How we procure
     
    Depending on the nature of the requirement and the estimated contract value, WIPO may use one of the following processes:
    • Direct Purchase
    • Request for Quotation
    • Limited Tender
    • Open International Tender

    To do business with WIPO, vendors must first register on the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) portal. Registration is simple and free of charge.

    Ethical Code of Conduct

    WIPO has a “zero tolerance” policy for fraud, corruption or related forms of misconduct with respect to its officials. Vendors who are interested in doing business with or already doing business with WIPO are required to comply with the UN Supplier Code of Conduct .

    The Code of Conduct prohibits among others extortion; fraud; bribery; conflict of interest; and the solicitation or acceptance of any gratuity, gift, favour, entertainment, loan or anything of value from anyone who conducts business with WIPO. In carrying out its activities, WIPO officials must adhere to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity required from international civil servants. WIPO promotes the UN Global Compact Initiative and sustainable procurement principles and encourages Vendors to embrace these core values.

  • Is the e-Procurement system integrated into UNGM?

    Yes, therefore the user should be automatically taken to the external website.

    e-Procurement system used by this UN organization: Jaggaer

    Contact email of the e-Procurement system: https://www.jaggaer.com/contact/  

  • Useful links

    How to participate in procurement opportunities requiring electronic submission on UNGM?

    If a procurement protest needs to be submitted, click on the Complaints Form by WIPO. 

  • What was the procurement volume of WIPO in 2022?
    • Procurement value: 128,97 M USD
    • Number of countries the organization procured from: 146
    • Percentage of total UN procurement: <1%
    • Ranking by procurement value: 18th
    • Top category: Engineering and Research Services
    • Top region: Europe

    To learn more about the procurement volume of each UN organization, visit the Annual Statistical Report and use the interactive dashboard.

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  • Contract Awards by WIPO

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  • Contact Information
    34, chemin des Colombettes CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland