======Scenario planning on the future of intellectual property======
This report examines the role of intellectual property (IP) in human development, exploring future scenarios and their implications for innovation and access to knowledge.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://foresightfordevelopment.org/library/download-file/46-1393/54|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |<WRAP> 
Public Interest Intellectual Property Advisor \\ 

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|Authors:  | Gwen Hinze,  Tzen Wong, Michael A. Gollin |
|Geographic focus:  |Global   |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved a literature review of existing scenario planning related to IP, analysis of the European Patent Office's "Intellectual Property in the Year 2025" report, and examination of other global IP scenarios. It also considered the implications of these scenarios for human development and the WIPO Development Agenda.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The report analyzes the future of intellectual property (IP) through scenario planning, considering its implications for human development. It reviews the European Patent Office's "Intellectual Property in the Year 2025" and other global IP scenarios, discussing themes like the public domain, technology, and the WIPO Development Agenda. It suggests that IP is at a crossroads, with potential paths including expansion, rollback, or reorientation towards social goals. The report advocates for scenario planning to inform the WIPO Development Agenda, emphasizing human development and the need for a multidimensional approach to IP policy.  \\ 
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