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General Rules of Procedure of WIPO

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Gaston Acurio is the gastronomic director of \"Astrid & Gaston\". Mr. \r\nAcurio published several books. He also directed and led the cable TV \r\nprogram \"Aventura Culinaria\" for over ten years.

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Mr. Akinyemi is the Founder and CEO of UWINCorp; the Mobile Commodity \r\nMarketplace that creates the Next Generation Capital Market \r\nInfrastructure for rural commodities producers. He is also a current \r\nmember of the Advisory Board of Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s \r\nMIT-Africa Committee and its MIT-Africa Executive Working Group.

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A leading developer and manufacturer of air quality measurement \r\ninstruments, leveraging on patents and trademarks to protect their \r\ninnovations and branding. Their products address air quality, climate \r\nchange, and health issues worldwide. Despite attempts by competitors to \r\nimitate or bypass their technologies, their exclusive position is \r\nmaintained through strategic use of patents. They conduct IP audits to \r\nidentify potential risks and actively monitor the marketplace for \r\npotential infringements and take legal action when necessary, issuing \r\nwarnings to potential infringers in China and the US.

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CRMQ's nanotechnology platform for drug delivery to the retina \r\nrepresents a significant breakthrough in treating common causes of \r\nblindness. The company leverages its IP through patents to protect this \r\ntechnology, ensuring exclusivity and commercial advantage, coupled with \r\nits research capabilities. By strategically registering trademarks, CRMQ\r\n creates opportunities for future assignments or licensing agreements, \r\nreinforcing its position in the market. Through collaborations with \r\nindustry, academia, and government entities, CRMQ aims to address global\r\n visual health challenges and introduce innovative pharmacological \r\nproducts worldwide.

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AI-based cybersecurity solution that detects and prevents ransomware \r\nattacks in real-time leverages its extensive IP portfolio, including 50 \r\nfiled patents and 30 granted patents, along with 27 global trademarks, \r\nto gain a competitive advantage, protect innovations, and forge \r\nlicensing and partnership opportunities. Major PC manufacturers like \r\nLenovo, HP, and Asus have partnered with Flexxon to integrate their \r\nmulti-patented innovations into acclaimed products. This IP-driven \r\nstrategy has attracted investor interest and underscored the importance \r\nof IP rights in building brand recognition. Their groundbreaking X-PHY \r\nAl Cybersecure SSD, backed by their patent portfolio, offers real-time \r\nprotection against ransomware and evolving cyber threats, \r\nrevolutionizing the cybersecurity landscape.

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Lactips leverages its IP portfolio that includes seven patent families \r\nwith European and worldwide extensions, to market its innovative natural\r\n protein-based polymers. Their plastic-free plastic technology is 100% \r\nbio-based, fully biodegradable, and water-soluble without leaving micro \r\nparticles. With product patent filings and application patents in \r\nstrategic areas, Lactips protects its formulations and demonstrates the \r\npioneering nature of its materials and targeted applications. The IP \r\nstrategy ensures avoidance of potential blocking by major marketers and \r\nworld-class chemists, while trademarks further contribute to a coherent \r\nIP strategy.

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Westwell has developed multi-scenario intelligent and green solutions \r\nfor the bulk logistics fields. Building a robust patent, industrial \r\ndesign, and trademark independent IP rights defense network to develop, \r\nsuch as WellOcean® for seaports and Qomolo® for autonomous new energy \r\ncommercial vehicles, serving over 160 customers across 18 countries and \r\nregions.

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A leader in AR/VR technologies, with patented innovations in motion \r\nplatforms and hardware optimization. They offer comprehensive solutions \r\nfor VR cinemas and cultural institutions, enhancing digital experiences.\r\n The company has secured patents in the U.S. and Japan, with patent \r\napplications filed in Europe and the Republic of Korea. By understanding\r\n and integrating the IP systems of each country, they aim to strengthen \r\ntheir IP strategies and gain a competitive edge in the field.

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YAKWETU™ is an Entertainment Technology company that’s innovatively \r\ndisrupting the 95-99% piracy-dominated distribution channel of digital \r\ncontent in Kenya, with plans for the rest of Africa and other developing\r\n Countries. Its online home entertainment & edutainment system has \r\ntaken proactive measures to protect and monetize the IP of its Content \r\nPartners. One of its trademarks, MyMovies.Africa™, is a mobile-first \r\ndigital cinema extension that has been protecting and commercializing \r\nall IP rights in African video content, since September 2019 globally.

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Karoli Hindriks is an Estonian entrepreneur, the CEO & founder of Jobbatical, a startup Forbes named one of Europe's 10 Most Exciting Technology SMEs For 2018. Jobbatical is working on removing the friction of international relocation by making immigration processes seamless through technology.

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