Monday IPDate March 2, 2026

World Intellectual Property Report: Pace of Innovation Diffusion Reaches Historical Heights, But Access, Usage and Capability Gaps Remain

New technologies are spreading across borders at unprecedented pace and gaps are narrowing in how intensively countries are using the innovations, the latest World Intellectual Property Report (WIPR) 2026, Technology on the Move finds.

> World Intellectual Property Report: Pace of Innovation Diffusion Reaches Historical Heights, But Access, Usage and Capability Gaps Remain

Sri Lanka launches public online IP search platform

The National Intellectual Property Office (NIPO) of Sri Lanka has officially launched its long-awaited public online search platform for IP records, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation efforts. The platform was implemented with the support of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), reinforcing international collaboration in strengthening the country’s intellectual property infrastructure.

> Sri Lanka launches public online IP search platform