A diverse panel of six judges, experts in IP, innovation and business from a variety of backgrounds, carefully selected the seven winners out of the 25 finalists. The jurors assessed various criteria, including the successful commercialization of IP and its positive impact on economy, society or culture. They also took into account the diversity of contenders and their locations.

This year, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from China, France, Kenya, Mexico, Singapore, and Slovenia are the winners of the second edition of the annual competition.

Slovenian company Aerosol Magee Scientific develops and manufactures air quality measurement instruments. They safeguards their innovations and branding through patents and trademarks. Their products address global air quality, climate change, and health issues on a global scale. Despite competitors' attempts to imitate or bypass their technologies, they maintain an exclusive position using strategic patents, conducting IP audits, monitoring the marketplace, and taking legal action when necessary.

Winners are rewarded with a tailored mentoring program in crucial areas such as accessing financial resources, forging business alliances, and fortifying their intellectual property strategies.

Watch the companies's video here.

Source: WIPO