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Now playing Next Switzerland Euroviews. Intellectual property is becoming politicised. That’s why I am a candidate to run WIPO ǀ View On 4 March, do not vote by default for a candidate for political reasons. Vote for the continued survival of IP. And choose the best candidate who can enhance the organisation and best serve its member states. 02/03/2020
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