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Australian to be new head of World Intellectual Property Organization

by admin — last modified 2008-05-14 16:29

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced that Francis Gurry, an Australian, will be its new Director-General from 1 October 2008. Mr Gurry has worked with WIPO, in a number of capacities, since 1985. Before that, he practised law and held a number of academic positions.

WIPO media release

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