World IP Day 2026 – IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate

World IP Day 2026 – IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate

What powers sports? This World Intellectual Property Day (April 26), we celebrate the creators, inventors, and entrepreneurs who – supported by IP rights – are shaping the future of sports. From game-changing gear to innovations that fuel athletic performance, IP rights are key to protecting and promoting the inventions, designs, brands, and stories that drive the world of sports, inspire athletes, and unite fans everywhere. Find out more: https://www.wipo.int/ipday #WIPO #WorldIPDay #IntellectualProperty #Sports