Technology transfer: a collaborative approach to improve global health

Press release 30 Jun 2026

WIPO, IFPMA and Interpat join forces to support health innovation through IP management clinics

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) and Interpat have launched a new partnership that underlines a shared commitment to intellectual property supporting health innovation.

WTO 14th Ministerial Conference: An opportunity to address trade, innovation, and health

As WTO Members gather in Yaoundé for the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), the meeting comes at a pivotal moment for global trade and health.

WIPO Committee on IP and Development (CDIP 35): Technology Transfer

On 20 November 2025, IFPMA submitted a statement on technology transfer at the WIPO Committee on IP and Development (CDIP 35) in Geneva. Technology transfer in the pharmaceutical sector is a complex and resource-intensive process. It requires significant technical expertise, time, and investment, as well as a robust, stable, and predictable intellectual property framework, which...