Which of the following statements is true regarding the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)?
A) It was created with the adoption of the Vienna Convention.
B) WIPO, like its predecessors, has very narrow authority.
C) One of the responsibilities of the WIPO is resolving Internet domain disputes.
D) The European Council is the governing body of the WIPO.

Question

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One of the responsibilities of the WIPO is resolving Internet domain disputes. WIPO provides a forum for resolving disputes concerning domain names and facilitates the resolution of intellectual property disputes through its mediation and arbitration center.

Option A is incorrect because the WIPO was created with the adoption of the WIPO Convention, not the Vienna Convention. Option B is incorrect because WIPO has broad authority and is the global forum for intellectual property policy, services, information, and cooperation. Option D is incorrect because the WIPO is not governed by the European Council but has 193 member states.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the World