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==History==

The WIPO Convention was signed in 1967, although the organization did not begin functioning until 1970.<ref>[http://www.asil.org/rio/wipo.html Reports on International Organizations]</ref> It was established by WIPO Convention with reference from its Member States. The main objective of WIPO was to enhance the protection of IP around the globe. This is carried out by cooperation amongst all member states as well as other international organizations. In 1974, it became a part of the United ~~Nation~~.<ref>[http://www.patentlens.net/daisy/KeyOrgs/1236/418/420.html Patent Lens-Key Agreements and Organisations in Intellectual Property]</ref>In 1996, it entered into an agreement with the ~~WTO (~~World Trade Organisation) thereby expanding its trade role.<ref>[http://www.patentlens.net/daisy/KeyOrgs/1236/418/420.html Patent Lens-Key Agreements and Organisations in Intellectual Property]</ref>

The WIPO Convention was signed in 1967, although the organization did not begin functioning until 1970.<ref>[http://www.asil.org/rio/wipo.html Reports on International Organizations]</ref> It was established by WIPO Convention with reference from its Member States. The main objective of WIPO was to enhance the protection of IP around the globe. This is carried out by cooperation amongst all member states as well as other international organizations. In 1974, it became a part of the United Nations.<ref>[http://www.patentlens.net/daisy/KeyOrgs/1236/418/420.html Patent Lens-Key Agreements and Organisations in Intellectual Property]</ref>In 1996, it entered into an agreement with the [[World Trade Organisation]], thereby expanding its trade role.<ref>[http://www.patentlens.net/daisy/KeyOrgs/1236/418/420.html Patent Lens-Key Agreements and Organisations in Intellectual Property]</ref>

==Organization==

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 ==History==
-The WIPO Convention was signed in 1967, although the organization did not begin functioning until 1970.<ref>[http://www.asil.org/rio/wipo.html Reports on International Organizations]</ref> It was established by WIPO Convention with reference from its Member States. The main objective of WIPO was to enhance the protection of IP around the globe. This is carried out by cooperation amongst all member states as well as other international organizations. In 1974, it became a part of the United Nation.<ref>[http://www.patentlens.net/daisy/KeyOrgs/1236/418/420.html Patent Lens-Key Agreements and Organisations in Intellectual Property]</ref>In 1996, it entered into an agreement with the WTO (World Trade Organisation) thereby expanding its trade role.<ref>[http://www.patentlens.net/daisy/KeyOrgs/1236/418/420.html Patent Lens-Key Agreements and Organisations in Intellectual Property]</ref>
+The WIPO Convention was signed in 1967, although the organization did not begin functioning until 1970.<ref>[http://www.asil.org/rio/wipo.html Reports on International Organizations]</ref> It was established by WIPO Convention with reference from its Member States. The main objective of WIPO was to enhance the protection of IP around the globe. This is carried out by cooperation amongst all member states as well as other international organizations. In 1974, it became a part of the United Nations.<ref>[http://www.patentlens.net/daisy/KeyOrgs/1236/418/420.html Patent Lens-Key Agreements and Organisations in Intellectual Property]</ref>In 1996, it entered into an agreement with the [[World Trade Organisation]], thereby expanding its trade role.<ref>[http://www.patentlens.net/daisy/KeyOrgs/1236/418/420.html Patent Lens-Key Agreements and Organisations in Intellectual Property]</ref>
 ==Organization==