WIPO Guide on Managing Intellectual Property for Museums
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recognized a growing need in the cultural heritage community and thus, commissioned this publication to address its needs. The publication is separated into two parts, with the first addressing the…
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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recognized a growing need in the cultural heritage community and thus, commissioned this publication to address its needs. The publication is separated into two parts, with the first addressing the identification of IP relating to museums and the recommended best practices to manage it, consistent with institutional mission and mandate. The second part of the publication reviews existing and emerging business models that may assist in identifying opportunities for museums as a means of creating sustainable funding for its programs consistent, yet once more, with their respective mission and mandate.