On April 26, 2025, Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will celebrate World Intellectual Property Day, an opportunity to highlight the central role of intellectual property (IP) in supporting innovation and creativity.

This year, WIPO has chosen the theme “IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP”, highlighting the impact of music on our lives and the importance of IP rights in keeping a diverse and vibrant music landscape.

From the rhythms that invite us to dance, to the lyrics that echo our emotions, music is a universal form of creative expressions. IP rights support artists, composers, producers and all those who contribute to the creation of music, ensuring that their work is protected and recognized.

Music transcends the boundaries of its industry, influencing fields such as film, fashion, video games and technology. Through intellectual property rights, collaborations between industries are facilitated, stimulating innovation and economic development.

World Intellectual Property Day 2025 invites us to explore how IP rights and innovation policies support creators, innovators and entrepreneurs in the music industry, protecting and promoting their work.

To highlight the role of music and intellectual property in stimulating creativity and innovation, the State Agency on Intellectual Property (AGEPI) will carry out a series of activities dedicated to this world-class event, including the Annual Scientific and Practical Symposium “AGEPI Readings” and the Contest in the Field of Intellectual Property for Young People, 9th edition.

On April 26, let’s celebrate together the contribution of those who continue to develop the sounds, styles and technologies that shape the future of music! Join the #WorldIPDay campaign and feel the beat of intellectual property!

Additional information about WIPO’s events on the occasion of this day is available here: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/ipday/2025/index [1].