April 24, 2026
Publishers Celebrate World IP Day 2026 – IP and Sports: Ready, Set Innovate
As announced by the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva, this year’s World Intellectual Property Day highlights the essential and ubiquitous role of IP in nearly every aspect of sports. We are pleased to celebrate this theme with our colleagues around the globe.
“The only thing better than watching athletes is reading about their stories!,” commented Maria A. Pallante, AAP President and CEO. “From Olympians to professional icons to college superstars, the accomplishments and defeats of our sports heroes are deeply felt by all of us and available in books across every genre and format for readers of every level. We commend the publishers who bring these stories to light and thank WIPO for celebrating the far-reaching benefits of intellectual property protections.”