The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Copyrights and Wrongs: Addressing the Issues with Today’s Intellectual Property Legislation

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) aims to protect and uphold international standards related to intellectual property rights and intersectional innovations in all fields ranging from technology to medicine. Delegates in this committee will explore key challenges in the context of balancing the protection of intellectual property rights with increasing the accessibility of crucial knowledge and resources. Furthermore, the committee will address the topic of regulating the intersection between generative AI and intellectual property violations alongside the issue of generalized patent abuse involving the concept of patient thickets. WIPO aims to foster collaboration among member states to establish efficient international policies that address such issues and promote innovation and competition while safeguarding intellectual property rights. Emphasizing the role patents possess in affecting the accessibility of technology, medicine, and infrastructure, WIPO delegates will delve into measures of regulation and international frameworks that enable the international community to manage intellectual property legislation with a cohesive approach employing capacity building, dispute resolution, and the creation/commercialization of intellectual property.

Chair - Rhea choudhary

Rhea Choudhary is a current first-year interested in commerce/finance and international affairs from Arkansas with a background in intersectional research, advocacy, and public service. Engaged in Model UN since her freshman year of high school, she looks forward to moderating a VICS XXIX committee full of engaging discussions and compromises to promote innovative solutions. Outside of MUN, she's involved in economics research, SEED consulting, AIF, Tae Kwon Do, baking, Delta Reach, and piano.

chair - peyton walcott

Peyton Walcott is a first-year studying Economics and Russian Literature. He started Model UN in high school and has continued his passion for the club into college. Outside of IRO, Peyton is on the rugby team and enjoys going on hikes, throwing javelin, and visiting his friends at their various houses along Rugby Rd between 10pm and 2am Thursdays and Fridays.