World Intellectual Property Day
World Intellectual Property Day on 26 April explains how patents, trade marks, designs and copyright encourage innovation and creativity.
- UK
- USA
- International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2000
About the day
Member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization created the day in 2000. Each year has a theme exploring how intellectual property supports creators, inventors and businesses.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 26 April 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 26 April 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 26 April 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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