During the nine-day session, WIPO member states reviewed issues related to the functioning of the international intellectual property system and adopted a number of decisions concerning its further development, according to a statement from the State Agency for Intellectual Property (AGEPI)
In particular, amendments to the regulations of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and the Madrid System for the International Registration of Trademarks were approved.
The new leadership of the organization was also approved for Director General Daren Tang’s second term. The new management team will take office on October 1, 2026.
According to WIPO, this session was the largest in the history of the Assemblies, bringing together approximately 1,300 delegates, including heads of national intellectual property offices and government representatives.
Moldova Reaffirmed Its Support for Ukraine
In its national statement at the forum, the Republic of Moldova expressed support for continued international assistance to Ukraine in preserving its innovation potential, creative industries, and intellectual property system, which have been affected by Russian aggression. Chisinau also reaffirmed its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
Decisions made by WIPO shape the development of international mechanisms for the registration of patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and other forms of intellectual property.
For Moldova, which continues to harmonize its legislation with EU standards and international agreements, participation in WIPO’s work remains one of the tools for integration into the global system for the protection of intellectual property rights.
