Dear Friends,

Best Wishes on World Intellectual Property Day 2026!

As we join the global community in celebrating World Intellectual Property Day on April 26, 2026, we embrace this year's inspiring theme: "IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate."

Sport has a unique power to inspire, unite, and bring people together across borders, cultures, and generations. Behind every sporting achievement, breakthrough technology, iconic brand, and unforgettable fan experience lies a spirit of innovation supported by intellectual property.

From advanced sports equipment and wearable technologies to broadcasting platforms, trademarks, designs, and creative content, intellectual property plays a vital role in driving progress throughout the sporting ecosystem. It encourages inventors, creators, entrepreneurs, athletes, and organizations to push boundaries, improve performance, and create new opportunities.

This World IP Day, we celebrate the innovators and visionaries whose ideas are transforming the future of sports. Their creativity not only enhances athletic performance and fan engagement but also contributes to economic growth, technological advancement, and social development.

Intellectual property is more than a legal framework. It is a catalyst for innovation, investment, and collaboration. By recognizing and respecting IP rights, we help create an environment where new ideas can flourish and where creativity and entrepreneurship are rewarded.

Let us take this opportunity to appreciate the role of IP in shaping a dynamic and inclusive future for sports and beyond. Whether on the field, in the laboratory, in the design studio, or behind the scenes, innovation continues to redefine what is possible.

As we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day 2026, let us champion creativity, encourage innovation, and support those whose ideas inspire progress around the world.

Ready. Set. Innovate.

With best regards,

Prof. (Dr.) Amit Kumar Tiwari & Elvira Volkova