New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- In a first for India and the Asian region, Delhi High Court judge justice Prathiba M Singh has been appointed chair of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) advisory board of judges for the 2025-27 term, marking a significant recognition of India's growing influence in global intellectual property jurisprudence.

WIPO, a specialised agency of the United Nations, works to promote and protect intellectual property (IP) worldwide. Its advisory board of judges is a high-level international forum comprising judges from across jurisdictions with deep expertise in IP law. The board guides WIPO's engagement with judiciaries globally, ensuring its initiatives respond to the needs of courts across diverse legal s...