InfoCons, Through President Sorin Mierlea, Represents Romania in the Sixty-Eighth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO
The third day of the Sixty-Eighth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO finds InfoCons present in Geneva, through its President Sorin Mierlea, as the representative of Romania. The day's agenda is devoted to the good governance of the Organization: audit, oversight, human resources and the conduct framework for staff.
Although these subjects are mainly institutional in nature, they are fundamental to WIPO's credibility and transparency. InfoCons pays particular attention to how the Organization manages its resources and safeguards its integrity, since sound governance is the guarantee of an intellectual property system that serves the public interest and that of consumers.
Agenda for 9 July 2026
In the WIPO Conference Hall, during the morning (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) and afternoon (3 p.m.-6 p.m.) sessions, the day's agenda brings together items 7, 9, 19, 20 and 21:
- Item 7 – Appointment of Deputy Directors General and Assistant Directors General: decisions concerning the Organization's senior management team.
- Item 9 – Reports on Audit and Oversight: (i) the report by the Independent Advisory Oversight Committee (IAOC), (ii) the reports by the External Auditor (document A/68/5) and (iii) the report by the Director of the Internal Oversight Division (IOD).
- Item 19 – Reports on Staff Matters: (i) the report on Human Resources and (ii) the report by the Ethics Office.
- Item 20 – Amendments to the Staff Regulations and Rules.
- Item 21 – Guidelines for WIPO Personnel Standing for Election to the Post of Director General.
Who WIPO is and what the Sixty-Eighth Series of Meetings represents
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to promoting and protecting intellectual property across the world. Established in 1967 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, WIPO brings together 193 member states and administers an extensive framework of international treaties, global services and public policies covering patents, trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications, copyright and related rights. Its mission is to build a balanced and effective international intellectual property system that fosters innovation and creativity for the benefit of everyone.
WIPO's principal policy-making and decision-making bodies are the General Assembly and the Coordination Committee. Alongside them, twenty-two Assemblies and other bodies of the member states and of the Unions administered by the Organization meet annually in ordinary or extraordinary sessions. These meetings give member states the opportunity to take stock of the progress achieved in the Organization's work and to discuss future policy directions. The Diplomatic Engagement and Assemblies Affairs Division acts as the secretariat for WIPO's governing bodies.
The Sixty-Eighth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO (A/68) is being held in Geneva, at WIPO headquarters, from 7 to 15 July 2026, in a hybrid format that allows both in-person and online participation. The proceedings are supported by interpretation in six languages – English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Arabic – and gather government delegates, representatives of international and intergovernmental organizations, and observers from civil society and the business community. Morning sessions run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and afternoon sessions from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Geneva time).
Why these meetings matter for consumers
Intellectual property is not an abstract subject reserved for specialists: it has a direct impact on the everyday life of every consumer. Registered trademarks guarantee the origin and quality of the products we buy, patents drive the development of new medicines and technologies, and copyright protects the work of the creators of cultural and educational content. Equally, a robust intellectual property system is the main line of defence against counterfeit products, which can endanger the health and safety of citizens and cause significant economic losses.
For this reason, the decisions taken in Geneva, within the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO, have concrete consequences for consumers in Romania and across the European Union. The participation of InfoCons in these meetings ensures that the consumer perspective – often absent from technical debates – is brought forward and taken into account. By closely monitoring the agenda and engaging actively, InfoCons turns a complex international forum into a genuine opportunity to advance the interests of the wider public.
InfoCons – a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
InfoCons is a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO. This official recognition places Romania on the global map of organizations that contribute to the international dialogue in the field of intellectual property, InfoCons being the only consumer protection organization in Romania accredited within this international forum.
Through its participation in the meetings, consultations and working groups organized by WIPO, InfoCons helps to promote consumer interests in the international debates on intellectual property and supports the development of policies that encourage innovation, respect for intellectual property rights and the fight against counterfeiting.
InfoCons is also an active member of the EUIPO Observatory – the European Union Intellectual Property Office – playing an important role within the Civil Society Working Group of the European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights. This involvement underlines InfoCons' commitment to addressing the challenges generated by infringements of intellectual property rights at European level.
By taking part in the activities of the EUIPO Observatory, InfoCons contributes to the development of projects dedicated to combating counterfeiting and piracy, to promoting intellectual property education, and to raising consumer awareness of the impact that counterfeit products have on health, safety and the economy.
At national level, InfoCons has been a member since 2006 of the Working Group on Intellectual Property Matters, coordinated by the Prosecutor's Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice. This nearly two-decade-long engagement reflects the continuity and seriousness with which the organization approaches intellectual property issues, always placing consumer protection and the public interest at the heart of its concerns.
About InfoCons
InfoCons is a non-governmental consumer protection organization, active at both national and international level, which advocates for respect for consumer rights, for the accurate information of citizens, and for a safe and fair consumer environment. Through educational projects, awareness campaigns, dedicated applications and a constant presence in national, European and international decision-making forums, InfoCons contributes to raising awareness of the fundamental rights of consumers. Its participation in events such as the Sixty-Eighth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO is proof of the organization's commitment to defending the interests of Romanian consumers in the most important global debates.
InfoCons' presence at the event
By closely following these agenda items, InfoCons, through its President Sorin Mierlea, supports a transparent and accountable WIPO – an essential condition for intellectual property policies to inspire the confidence of consumers in Romania and around the world.
Signature: InfoCons Consumer Protection and Intellectual Property Department