World Intellectual Property (IP) Day is April 26, 2026! This year’s theme is sports as IP is a prime driver of innovation, whether in sports or in business life. Join the Licensing Executives Society (LES) on April 24th to celebrate via a free webinar. 

In sports, cutting-edge equipment, team identities, broadcasts of unforgettable sporting moments and more: IP is key to protecting and promoting the inventions, designs, brands and stories that drive the world of sports, inspire athletes and unite fans everywhere. IP is a key component for all innovation. World Intellectual Property Day 2026 celebrates how creativity and innovation, backed by IP rights, keep the world of IP and sports thriving, dynamic and accessible for everyone, everywhere.

Join the LES World IP Day celebrations on April 24 to honor the contributions of the creators, inventors and entrepreneurs working behind the scenes that employ the advantages of IP in all aspects of life, including pushing the boundaries of athletic performance, improving audience experience and bringing sports events to every home.

You can find more information and register for the event on the LES World IP Day webpage.