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The WIPO Convention was signed in 1967, although the organization did not begin functioning until 1970.<ref>[http://www.asil.org/rio/wipo.html Reports on International Organizations]</ref> It was established by WIPO Convention with reference from its Member States. The main objective of WIPO was to enhance the protection of IP around the globe. This is carried out by cooperation amongst all member states as well as other international organizations. In 1974, it became a part of the United Nations.<ref>[http://www.patentlens.net/daisy/KeyOrgs/1236/418/420.html Patent Lens-Key Agreements and Organisations in Intellectual Property]</ref>In 1996, it entered into an agreement with the [[World Trade Organisation]], thereby expanding its trade role.<ref>[http://www.patentlens.net/daisy/KeyOrgs/1236/418/420.html Patent Lens-Key Agreements and Organisations in Intellectual Property]</ref>
 
The WIPO Convention was signed in 1967, although the organization did not begin functioning until 1970.<ref>[http://www.asil.org/rio/wipo.html Reports on International Organizations]</ref> It was established by WIPO Convention with reference from its Member States. The main objective of WIPO was to enhance the protection of IP around the globe. This is carried out by cooperation amongst all member states as well as other international organizations. In 1974, it became a part of the United Nations.<ref>[http://www.patentlens.net/daisy/KeyOrgs/1236/418/420.html Patent Lens-Key Agreements and Organisations in Intellectual Property]</ref>In 1996, it entered into an agreement with the [[World Trade Organisation]], thereby expanding its trade role.<ref>[http://www.patentlens.net/daisy/KeyOrgs/1236/418/420.html Patent Lens-Key Agreements and Organisations in Intellectual Property]</ref>
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==Organization==
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===WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center===
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The World Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO Center) was created in 1994 to offer alternative dispute resolution options to resolve international commercial disputes between private parties. The center was developed by experts in cross-border dispute settlement, arbitration, mediation and determination procedures. It headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland and an office in Singapore.<ref>[http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/center/background.html About WIPO Center]</ref>
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===Organization===
 
The Secretariat of WIPO is based in Geneva. The Secretariat's duty is to implement decisions made by the WIPO, to administer the global IP registration systems, and to counsel WIPO members. It is also responsible for executing the plans and programs that help in achievement of WIPO’s aims. Activities and transactions of the organization are enacted by the Director together with the Member States.  
 
The Secretariat of WIPO is based in Geneva. The Secretariat's duty is to implement decisions made by the WIPO, to administer the global IP registration systems, and to counsel WIPO members. It is also responsible for executing the plans and programs that help in achievement of WIPO’s aims. Activities and transactions of the organization are enacted by the Director together with the Member States.  
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# [[ICANN]] must focus more on mechanisms rather then amending the [[UDRP]], which will yield better results and will help in the long run
 
# [[ICANN]] must focus more on mechanisms rather then amending the [[UDRP]], which will yield better results and will help in the long run
 
# The [[UDRP]]’s integrity depends more on the UDRP providers chosen by [[ICANN]]
 
# The [[UDRP]]’s integrity depends more on the UDRP providers chosen by [[ICANN]]
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==WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center==
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The World Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO Center) was created in 1994 to offer alternative dispute resolution options to resolve international commercial disputes between private parties. The center was developed by experts in cross-border dispute settlement, arbitration, mediation and determination procedures. It headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland and an office in Singapore.<ref>[http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/center/background.html About WIPO Center]</ref>
      
==Number of UDRP Cases Filed with the WIPO Center==
 
==Number of UDRP Cases Filed with the WIPO Center==

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