Grievance Officer at WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)

WIPO Headquarters

World Intellectual Property Organization
34, chemin des Colombettes
CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland

with a Coordination Office at New York

External Offices
Algeria | Brazil | China | Japan | Nigeria | Russian Federation | Singapore

Source: https://www3.wipo.int/contact/en/

Key Persons:

Brian Beckham – Internet Disputes Resolution Section
Head – Internet Dispute Resolution Section (LinkedIn)

Adam Rattray
Head – Information and External Relations Section

Leandro Toscano
Head – Business Development and Digital Content Disputes Section

Heike Wollgast
Head – IP Disputes Section

Leena Ballard
Senior Legal Officer – Internet Dispute Resolution Section, Operations, Resources, Neutrals

Gonzalo Bleda Navarro
Senior Legal Officer – Internet Dispute Resolution Section, Operations, Systems, Policy

Francisco Rios
Senior Legal Officer -Internet Dispute Resolution Section, Operations, ccTLD Program, Jurisprudence

Charlotte Spencer
Senior Legal Officer – Internet Dispute Resolution Section, Operations, Outreach, Privacy

Chiara Accornero
Legal Officer – IP Disputes Section

Andrzej Gadkowski
Legal Officer – IP Disputes Section

Margarita Kato
Legal Officer – IP Disputes Section, WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center Office in Singapore

Oscar Suarez Bohorquez
Legal Officer – Business Development and Digital Content Disputes Section

Dandan Zhou
Legal Officer – Internet Dispute Resolution Section, Operations, Resources, Neutrals

Justine Ferland
Associate Legal Officer – Information and External Relations Section

Source: https://www.wipo.int/amc/en/contact/

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that focuses on intellectual property (IP) issues. Its main roles include:

International Cooperation in the field of intellectual property to enhance the protection of IP rights globally.

Policy Development: It helps develop and harmonize international IP laws and standards, providing a framework for the protection of intellectual property.

Dispute Resolution: WIPO offers alternative dispute resolution services, including mediation and arbitration, to resolve IP disputes between parties.

Capacity Building: The organization provides technical assistance and training to countries, helping them strengthen their own IP systems and develop innovative capacities.

Global IP Services: WIPO administers various international treaties and systems, such as the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), Madrid System for trademarks, and the Hague System for industrial designs.

Awareness and Education: It raises awareness about the importance of intellectual property rights and provides resources and information to stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and the public.

Research and Data: WIPO conducts research on global IP trends and provides data and statistics to inform policy-making and business strategies.

Overall, WIPO plays a crucial role in fostering an effective global IP system that encourages innovation and creativity.