HM The King To Be Honored With First Wipo Global Leaders Award

[ChiangMaiAmerican]

Congratulations to His Majesty

KING OF THAILAND TO RECEIVE WIPO'S FIRST GLOBAL LEADERS AWARD

The King of Thailand, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, will be the recipient of the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) Global Leaders Award, in recognition of his remarkable contribution to intellectual property both as an inventor and as an active proponent of intellectual property as a tool for development. The WIPO Global Leaders Award is the Organization's most prestigious recognition of outstanding contributions by world leaders to the cause of intellectual property to promote development.

As an inventor and an artist, His Majesty is a strong advocate of intellectual property, owning over 20 patents and 19 trademarks. Many of his inventions have generated concrete benefits for Thai communities, having been put to practical use in a range of rural development projects in Thailand. His Majesty was granted his first patent in 1993 for a system to resolve water shortage problem in the dry season, making him the first member of the royal family to obtain a patent. His Majesty is also a recognized and prolific artist, having created over 1,000 works, including paintings, photos, musical and literary works such as songs and novels.

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Edited January 31, 2007 by ChiangMaiAmerican

[Jai Dee]

HM the King to receive WIPO Global Leaders Award

His Majesty the King will be conferred with The World Intellectual Property Organization, or WIPO (ไวโป), Global Leaders Award.

Director-General of the Department of Information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kitti Wasinondh (กิตติ วะสีนนท์) said WIPO has announced that His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be the first recipient of WIPO Global Leaders Award, in recognition of his remarkable contribution to intellectual property both as an inventor and as an active proponent of intellectual property as a tool for development.

His Majesty King Bhumibol's inventions have generated concrete benefits for Thai communities and having been put into practical use in a range of rural development projects in Thailand such as “Chaipattana Aerator” and “Artificial Rain”. As an inventor, His Majesty is owning over 20 patents and 19 trademarks.

The WIPO Global Leader Award comprises a citation and a medal recognizing His Majesty the King's leadership and personal engagement in promoting intellectual property at the national, regional and international levels.

In addition, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the First person who receives WIPO Global Leaders Award.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 01 February 2007