| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointment | Justice Prathiba M. Singh of the Delhi High Court appointed as Chair of the WIPO Advisory Board of Judges for the term 2025-2027. |
| Historical Significance | First Indian and first person from Asia to hold this prestigious global role. |
| About WIPO | World Intellectual Property Organization is a UN specialized agency headquartered in Geneva, focused on protecting and promoting intellectual property rights globally. |
| Role of Advisory Board of Judges | Comprises legal experts and judges worldwide, guiding WIPO in aligning policies with judicial standards across legal systems. |
| Justice Singh's Contributions | - Practiced law since 1991, appearing in Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, and IP Appellate Board.- Appointed permanent judge of Delhi High Court in 2017.- Authored a two-volume book on Patent Law. |
| Key Achievements | - Chaired Delhi High Court's first-ever Intellectual Property Division (2021-22).- Reformed Copyright Office and patent examination systems.- Advised Parliamentary Committees on IP legislation. |
| Global Engagement | Co-chaired WHO Working Group on AI in Health Regulation, showcasing expertise in legal-technical domains. |
| Significance of Appointment | - Positions India as a leader in IP governance.- Provides WIPO with a Global South perspective.- Enhances collaboration between Indian judiciary and international legal forums. |
| Emerging Focus Areas | AI, data, and pharmaceuticals domains highlighted for future engagement. |
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