She explains how new technologies are changing creative processes, why sustainable innovation is becoming increasingly important, and what key role intellectual property protection plays in this context. The interview also offers a glimpse into the issues that the IPI will be addressing in 2026.
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What will shape intellectual property in 2026? Interview with the Director General of the IPI
Rarely has the intellectual property environment changed as rapidly as it is doing today. To kick off the year, the IPI Director General Catherine Chammartin outlines the developments that could have a particular impact on the new year.
To kick off the year, the IPI Director General Catherine Chammartin outlines the developments that could have a particular impact on the new year. Photo: Remo Eisner