Where is the headquarters of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) situated?

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The correct answer is Geneva.

Key Points

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Convention, which transforms BIRPI into WIPO.
The newly founded World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a member-state-led international organisation with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) is one of the United Nations' 15 specialised organisations (UN).
WIPO was established in 1967 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Convention to promote and preserve intellectual property (IP) around the world via collaboration with countries and international organisations.
When the convention went into effect on April 26, 1970, it commenced activities.

Important Points

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO):
- Formation: 14 July 1967
- Type: United Nations specialised agency
- Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
- Membership: 193 member states
- Director-General: Daren Tang