The IP Lounge: WIPO’s Daren Tang on breaking IP stereotypes

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The IP Lounge: WIPO’s Daren Tang on breaking IP stereotypes

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In the latest episode, Managing IP is joined by WIPO director general Daren Tang to discuss traditional knowledge, artificial intelligence, and bringing IP to the ‘man on the street’


In this episode, Managing IP was joined by Daren Tang, director general of WIPO.

Tang, who took over the reins in 2020, spoke to Managing IP’s editor Max Walters about the importance of WIPO’s historic treaty on traditional knowledge and genetic resources, which was agreed in May.

We also looked at what an IP office’s role should be and WIPO’s efforts to bring IP to the “man on the street” by breaking down unhelpful stereotypes.

There was also time to discuss artificial intelligence, WIPO’s interactions with governments, and what’s in store for the remainder of his six-year term (which ends in 2026).

Thank you for listening.

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