EWO/GA/40/12
ORIGINAL: ENGLISH
DATE: JULY 26, 2011

WIPO General Assembly
Fortieth (20th Ordinary) Session
Geneva, September 26 to October 5, 20112010 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Document prepared by the Secretariat

1.
The present document contains the 2010 Financial Statements (document
WO/PBC/18/3), which is being submitted to the WIPO Program and Budget Committee (PBC) at
its eighteenth session (September 12 to 16, 2011).
2.
The recommendation of the PBC in respect of this document will be included in the“Summary of Recommendations Made by the Program and Budget Committee at its Eighteenth
Session Held from September 12 to 16, 2011” (document A/49/16).
3.
The General Assembly is invited
to approve the recommendation of theProgram and Budget Committee madein respect of document WO/PBC/18/3,
as recorded in document A/49/16.

[Document WO/PBC/18/3 follows]

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WO/PBC/18/3
ORIGINAL: ENGLISH
DATE: JULY 11, 2011

Program and Budget Committee
Eighteenth Session
Geneva, September 12 to 16, 20112010 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Document prepared by the Secretariat

1.
The Financial Statements of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for theyear ended December 31, 2010 are transmitted to the Program and Budget Committee (PBC) inaccordance with Regulation 8.11 of the Financial Regulations and Rules which requires that the
PBC examines the financial statements and the audit reports thereon and forwards them to
the General Assembly with comments and recommendations, as appropriate.
2.
The 2010 Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the International
Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). At the forty-third session of the Assemblies from
September 24 to October 3, 2007, the Member States agreed in principle to the adoption by
WIPO of IPSAS by 2010 (A/43/5). The 2010 Financial Statements constitute the first set offinancial statements to have been prepared in accordance with IPSAS.
3.
The report of the External Auditor on the audit of the 2010 Financial Statements, together
with his recommendations and the Secretariat’s responses thereto, are contained in document
WO/PBC/18/4.
4.
The Program and budget Committee isinvited to recommend to the General
Assembly of WIPO the approval of the2010 Financial Statements contained in thisdocument.

[2010 Financial Statements follow]

World Intellectual Property Organization
Financial Statements
Year to December 31, 2010

Financial Statements 2010
page 2TABLE OF CONTENTS



Introduction............................................................................................................ 3

Statement of Financial Position ............................................................................. 8Statement of Financial Performance ..................................................................... 9Statement of Changes in Net Assets................................................................... 10Statement of Cash Flow ...................................................................................... 11Statement of Comparison of Budget and Actual Amounts................................... 12



Notes to the Financial Statements....................................................................... 14

Annex I – Statement of Financial Position by Business Unit ............................... 48

Annex II – Statement of Financial Performance by Business Unit....................... 49

Annex III – Special Accounts by Donor Contributions ......................................... 50

Financial Statements 2010
page 3INTRODUCTION
Introduction

1.

The financial statements of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for theyear ended 31 December 2010 are submitted to the Assemblies of the Member States of
WIPO in accordance with Regulation 6.7 of the Financial Regulations and Rules.

2.

The report of the External Auditor on the audit of the 2010 financial statements, together
with his opinion on the financial statements, are also submitted to the Assemblies of theMember States of WIPO as prescribed under Regulation 8.11 and Annex II of the
Financial Regulations and Rules.

3.

The 2010 financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the International
Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
At the forty-third session of theAssemblies from September 24 to October 3, 2007, the Member States agreed inprinciple to the adoption by WIPO of IPSAS by 2010 (A/43/5). This agreement formed
part of a United Nations system-wide initiative endorsed by the General Assembly(A/RES/60/283(IV)I) to replace the existing United Nations System Accounting Standards(UNSAS) with IPSAS which are internationally recognized.
The 2010 financial
statements constitute the first set of financial statements to have been prepared inaccordance with IPSAS.

4.

Until 2009, the financial statements were prepared and presented to the General
Assembly on a biennial basis with the presentation of an interim statement for theintervening year. Amendments to the Financial Regulations and Rules, changing thereporting period from biennial to annual to allow for full compliance with IPSAS, wereapproved by the Assemblies of the Member States at their forty-seventh session in 2009
(A/47/6).

BUDGET PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Explanation of 2010 Budget/Actual Variations
Annual figures for income and expenditure are as approved under Annex VIII of the Programand Budget for 2010/11 (WIPO Publication No. 360E/PB1011). A comparison of budgeted andactual revenue and expense is contained in Statement V. Total actual revenue for the first yearof the biennium was CHF 292.5 million compared to the budget estimate for the first year of thebiennium of CHF 305.5 million. Actual expense for the first year of the biennium totaled CHF
289.4 million compared to the budget estimate for the first year of the biennium of CHF 313.7
million. The actual net budgetary surplus was CHF 3.1 million.
There follows an explanation of material differences between the budget and actual amounts.
INCOME
Actual income in 2010 was lower than the budgeted estimate by CHF12.8 million, or 4.3 percent.
This shortfall was primarily driven by:

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1. lower than estimated fee income generated by WIPO’s international registration systems;
and2. lower than estimated interest income.
The fee income from international registration systems was lower by CHF 11.0 million, or 4.0
percent. This is the result of the slower than expected recovery in the global economy which
has had a direct impact on the volume of registration activity, particularly for the Madrid andHague systems:(i)59,482 registrations and renewals (R&Rs) against the budget level of 65,500 under
the Madrid system; and(ii)

5,009 R&Rs against the budget level of 5,700 R&Rs in 2010 under the Hague
system.

In the case of the fee income for PCT, the level of international applications (IAs) filed in 2010 isestimated at 163,700 against the budget level of 163,800 IAs. The PCT fee income was lower
than the budgeted level primarily as a result of (i) an increased delay in the receipt by WIPO of
application fee payments (ii) the continued share increase of electronically submitted IAs, whichhave resulted in a higher than expected volume of e-filing reductions accorded to the applicants;(iii) a somewhat higher rate of withdrawal of applications and (iv) exchange rate differentials.
Actual income from interest was CHF 3.1 million, or 37 percent, below the budgeted estimate,owing to lower than expected interest rates earned on WIPO’s bank accounts. Lower interest
income was offset by somewhat higher income from the Arbitration and Mediation Center andOther income.
EXPENDITURE
Key Variances on Expenditure
Program 1 Patents – Additional activities on Legislative and Policy Advice on Patents and Utility
Models were assigned to this Program. Resource allocations for the program were adjusted
accordingly, within the limitations set out by Financial Regulation 5.5 on Transfers between
Appropriations. The difference from the original budget is in line with this adjustment. The
Program was also assigned incremental resources for 2010/11, of approximately CHF 0.2
million, for two DA projects: “IP and Competition Policy” and “IP and the Public Domain”.
Program 2 Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographic Indicators - Additional activities on
Policy and Legislative Advice on Trademarks were assigned to this Program. Resource
allocations for the program were adjusted accordingly, within the limitations set out by Financial
Regulation 5.5 on Transfers between Appropriations. The difference from the original budget isin line with this adjustment. The Program was assigned incremental resources for 2010/11, of
approximately CHF 0.2 million, for two DA projects: “IP and Competition Policy” and “IP and the
Public Domain”.
Program 3 Copyright and related rights - Additional activities on Copyright Development
Activities were assigned to this Program. Resource allocations for the program were adjusted
accordingly, within the limitations set out by Financial Regulation 5.5 on Transfers between
Appropriations. The difference from the original budget is well within the incremental resources
allocated. The Program was assigned incremental resources for 2010/11, of approximately CHF
0.4 million, for three DA projects: “IP and Competition Policy”, “IP and the Public Domain” and“IP, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), the Digital Divide and Access to
Knowledge”.

Financial Statements 2010
page 5Program 4 Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expressions and Genetic Resources –Expenditures were within the acceptable range (40-60% of biennial allocation) of budget
utilization for the first year of the biennium.
Program 5 PCT System – The level of expenditure under this Program reflects efforts tomanage the business more cost-effectively. The main factors were the lower-than-budgeted
expenditure in contractual services in the areas of translation, IT and clerical outsourcing. Lower
expenditure in personnel resources also reflects the higher than expected number of staff who
left the Organization under the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP), as well as the continued
focus on the efficient use of human resources.
Program 6 Madrid, Hague and Lisbon Systems – Similar trends as above can be observed
under the Madrid, Hague and Lisbon registration systems, with savings achieved under both
personnel and non-personnel expenditures compared to the budget.
Program 7 Arbitration, Mediation and Domain Names - Expenditures were within the acceptable
range (40-60% of biennial allocation) of budget utilization for the first year of the biennium.
Program 8 Development Agenda Coordination - The under-utilization of non-personnel
resources in 2010 in this Program is primarily due to the fact that the International Conferenceon Integrating Development into IP policy making, representing a significant portion of theProgram’s non-personnel costs, is scheduled for the second year of the biennium.
Program 9 Africa, Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Latin American and the Caribbean
countries, Least Developed Countries – The difference is primarily due to the re-assignment ofactivities related to the Legislative Policy Advice on Patents, Utility Models and Trademarks andthe Copyright Development Activities to programs 1, 2 and 3 respectively. With due
consideration for these adjustments, the level of expenditure is within the acceptable range (4060% of biennial allocation) of budget utilization. The Program was assigned incremental
resources for 2010/11, in the order of CHF 1 million, for three DA projects: “IP and Competition
Policy”, “IP and Product Branding for Business Development in Developing Countries and LeastDeveloped Countries (LDCs)”, and “Capacity-Building in the Use of Appropriate TechnologySpecific Technical and Scientific Information as a Solution for Identified Development
Challenges”.
Program 10 Cooperation with Certain Countries in Europe and Asia - Expenditures were within
the acceptable range (40-60% of biennial allocation) of budget utilization for the first year of thebiennium.
Program 11 The WIPO Academy – Within the context of the SRP, transfers of personnel
resources were affected in selected areas to reflect operational needs. The related review
resulted in some reduction of personnel resources in this Program. Taking the above into
account, the expenditure levels are within the acceptable range (40-60% of biennial allocation)of budget utilization for the first year of the biennium.
Program 12 International Classifications and WIPO IP Standards - Expenditures were within theacceptable range (40-60% of biennial allocation) of budget utilization for the first year of thebiennium.
Program 14 Global IP Information Services - The Program was allocated incremental resources
for 2010/11, in the amount of approximately CHF 1.0 million, for two DA projects: “IP and the
Public Domain”, and “Developing Tools for Access to Patent Information”. Personnel resources

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were also reassigned to support these projects. The difference from the original budget is wellwithin the incremental resources allocated.
Program 15 IP Office Modernization - The Program was assigned incremental resources for2010/11 in the order of CHF 1.2 million, for the DA project on “IP, Information andCommunication Technologies (ICTs), the Digital Divide and Access to Knowledge”. The
difference from the original budget is well within the incremental resources allocated.
Program 16 Economic Studies, Statistics and Analysis - The Program was assigned
incremental resources for 2010/11, in the order of CHF 0.5 million, for two DA projects: “IP andSocio-Economic Development”, and “Open Collaborative Projects and IP-Based Models”. The
difference from the original budget is well within the incremental resources allocated.
Program 17 Building Respect for IP - Expenditures were within the acceptable range (40-60% ofbiennial allocation) of budget utilization for the first year of the biennium.
Program 18 IP and Global Challenges - The Program was assigned incremental resources for2010/11, in the order of CHF 1.0 million, for two DA projects: “IP and Technology Transfer:
Common Challenges - Building Solutions”, and “Open Collaborative Projects and IP-Based
Models”. In addition, within the context of the SRP, transfers of personnel resources wereaffected in selected areas to reflect operational needs. The related review resulted inincremental allocations of personnel resources in this program.
Program 19 Communications - Expenditures were within the acceptable range (40-60% ofbiennial allocation) of budget utilization for the first year of the biennium.
Program 20 External Office and Relations - Expenditures were within the acceptable range (4060% of biennial allocation) of budget utilization for the first year of the biennium.
Program 21 Executive Management - Incremental resources were allocated to this Program inorder to address the needs of the newly created Assemblies Affairs and Documentation Division,
the Ethics Office and the WIPO Lex initiative. Taking the above into account, the expenditurelevels are within the acceptable range (40-60% of biennial allocation) of budget utilization for the
first year of the biennium.
Program 22 Finance, Budget and Program Management - The Program was assigned
incremental resources for 2010/11, in the order of CHF 0.6 million, for the DA project on the“Enhancement of WIPO's Results-Based Management (RBM) Framework to Support theMonitoring and Evaluation of Development Activities”. Taking the above into account, theexpenditure levels are within the acceptable range (40-60% of biennial allocation) of budget
utilization for the first year of the biennium.
Program 23 Human Resource Management and Development - The Program incurred a larger
than proportionate share of its biennial expenses in year one, due to the resource-intensive
training needs related to the introduction of the new performance management system, theintroduction and roll-out of E-recruitment, the work related to the revision of Staff Regulations
and Rules and the use of assessment centers for high-level recruitments.
Program 24 Administrative Support Services - Expenditures were within the acceptable range(40-60% of biennial allocation) of budget utilization for the first year of the biennium.
Program 25 Information and Communication Technology - Expenditures were within theacceptable range (40-60% of biennial allocation) of budget utilization for the first year of thebiennium.

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Program 26 Internal Audit and Oversight - Expenditures were within the acceptable range (4060% of biennial allocation) of budget utilization for the first year of the biennium.
Program 27 Conference and Language Services - Expenditures were within the acceptable
range (40-60% of biennial allocation) of budget utilization for the first year of the biennium.
Program 28 Security - Expenditures were within the acceptable range (40-60% of biennial
allocation) of budget utilization for the first year of the biennium.
Program 29 New Construction – The difference between the actual and the budgeted amounts
is primarily due to the overall lower amounts paid out as interest on the loan for the new
construction project since the loan balances outstanding during 2010 were lower than expectedunder the budget.
Program 30 Small and Medium Size Enterprises - Expenditures were within the acceptable
range (40-60% of biennial allocation) of budget utilization for the first year of the biennium.

Statement of Financial Position

Financial Statements 2010
page 8WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATIONSTATEMENT I
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AT DECEMBER 31, 2010
(in millions of Swiss francs)

2010

2009
Restated

3
4
4
5

383.5
2.2
24.5
2.5
412.7

366.7
1.3
23.9
2.4
394.3

6
7
8
9
4
10

3.7
4.3
27.7
316.7
0.5
10.0
362.9
775.6

3.8
4.3
28.2
277.3
0.6
10.0
324.2
718.5

LIABILITIESCurrent liabilities
Accounts payable
Employee benefits
Transfers payable
Advance receipts
Borrowings due within one year
Provisions
Other current liabilities

11
12
13
14
15
16
17

19.5
17.6
64.1
178.0
1.3
2.6
53.7
336.8

24.8
28.1
63.8
169.5
1.4
1.9
47.7
337.2

Non-current liabilities
Employee benefits
Borrowings due after one year

12
15

TOTAL LIABILITIES

105.1
139.1
244.2
581.0

96.7
76.4
173.1
510.3

Accumulated Surplus

171.3

184.9

Working Capital Funds

8.3

8.3

Revaluation Surplus
NET ASSETS

15.0
194.6

15.0
208.2

ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable (non-exchange transactions)
Accounts receivable (exchange transactions)
Inventories

Non-current assets
Equipment
Investment Property
Intangible Assets
Land and buildings
Accounts receivable (non-exchange transactions)
Other non-current assets

Note

TOTAL ASSETS

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements

Signed on original
Director General

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STATEMENT IISTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCEFor the period January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010
(in millions of Swiss francs)

Note
REVENUE

2010
IPSAS

24

Assessed contributions
Voluntary contributions
Publications revenue

17.4
9.1
0.5

Investment revenue

5.2

PCT System fees
Madrid System fees
Hague System fees
Sub-total fees

206.1
50.2
3.0
259.3

Arbitration and Mediation

1.8

Other/miscellaneous revenue

1.6
294.9

TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENSES

25

Personnel expenditure
Travel and fellowships
Contractual services
Operating expenses
Supplies and materials
Furniture and equipment
Construction
Depreciation

208.5
20.0
39.4
31.9
2.6
0.7
0.2
5.2

TOTAL EXPENSES

308.5

DEFICIT FOR THE PERIOD-13.6

Statement of Financial Performance

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WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATIONSTATEMENT III
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETSFor the period January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010
(in millions of Swiss francs)

Accumulated
Surplus

Working
Capital

Revaluation
SurplusNet Assets
Total

195.3
24.6
219.9

8.3
8.3

-

203.6
24.6
228.2

IPSAS adjustments to opening balance
Adjustment for the recognition of land and buildings
Adjustment for the revaluation of investment property
Adjustment for the recognition of PCT receivables
Adjustment for deferral of unearned revenue
Adjustment for the recognition of intangible assets
Adjustment for the recognition of inventory
Adjustment for the recognition of provision for doubtful accounts
Adjustment for the recognition of post employment benefits
Adjustment for the recognition of equipment

136.5
0.9
11.5
-132.2
28.2
2.4
-7.3
-78.8
3.8

-

15.0
-

151.5
0.9
11.5
-132.2
28.2
2.4
-7.3
-78.8
3.8

Net impact of conversion to IPSAS

-35.0

-

15.0

-20.0

Net Assets 01 January 2010 (IPSAS Basis)
Deficit for current period
Net Assets at December 31, 2010

184.9
-13.6
171.3

8.3
8.3

15.0
15.0

208.2
-13.6
194.6

Notes
Net Assets at December 31, 2007 (UNSAS basis)
Surplus/(deficit) for the period
Net Assets December 31, 2009 (UNSAS basis)

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

21

21

Financial Statements 2010
page 11WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATIONSTATEMENT IV
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
For the period January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010
(in millions of Swiss francs)

Notes

2010

Statement II-13.6

6, 8 & 9

5.2

Increase in provision for doubtful debts
Increase in provision for post-employment benefits

4
12

-2.1

(Increase) decrease in inventories

5

-0.2

(Increase) decrease in receivables(Increase) decrease in advances(Increase) decrease in other assets
Increase (decrease) in advance receipts
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
Increase (decrease) in transfers payable
Increase (decrease) in other provisions
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
Net cash flows from operating activities

4
4
10
14
11
13
16
17

-1.4
8.5
-11.5
0.3
0.7
6.0

Acquisition of plant, property and equipment

6&9

Cash flows from operating activities
Surplus (deficit) for the period
Depreciation and amortization - Initial Recognition of PPE-8.1

Net cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings

-37.8
-37.8

15
15

64.0
-1.3

Net cash flows from financing activities

62.7

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

16.8

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

3

366.7

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

3

383.5

Statement of Cash Flow

Financial Statements 2010
page 12WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATIONSTATEMENT V
STATEMENT OF COMPARISON OF BUDGET AND ACTUAL AMOUNTS - REVENUEFOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010
(in millions of Swiss francs)

Original Budget(Note 1)

Final Budget(Note 1)

Actual Revenue on acomparable basis

Difference(Note 2)

17.4

17.4

17.4

-

PCT System
Madrid System
Hague System

219.8
52.8
3.4

219.8
52.8
3.4

213.6
48.5
3.0

-6.2
-4.3
-0.4

Sub-Total Fees

276.0

276.0

265.1

-10.9

Statement of Comparison of Budget and Actual Amounts
Contributions
Fees

Arbitration and mediation

1.3

1.3

1.8

0.5

Publications
Interest
Miscellaneous

0.5
8.2
2.1

0.5
8.2
2.1

0.5
5.2
2.7

-3.0
0.6

305.5

305.5

292.7

-12.8

TOTAL

Note 1 - represents first year of the approved 2010-2011 biennial budget
Note 2 - represents the difference between the final (revised) budget and actual revenue on a comparable basis
Note 3 - In this Statement, the actual revenue has been rounded to 292.7 million Swiss francs instead of 292.5 million Swiss francs in order tomake the detail by fund (Note 24) equal to the consolidated amounts given in the Statement of Financial Position (Statement II), where
the figures are rounded to millions. The presentation in millions was agreed on by the United Nations Task Force and wasrecommended by the External Auditor.

Financial Statements 2010
page 13WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATIONSTATEMENT V
STATEMENT OF COMPARISON OF BUDGET AND ACTUAL AMOUNTS - EXPENSEFOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010
(in millions of Swiss francs)

Program1
2

Program Title
Patents
Trademarks, Industrial Design & Geographic Indications

3
4

Copyright and related rights
Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expressions &Genetic Resources

5
6

PCT System
Madrid, Hague and Lisbon Systems

7
8
9

Arbitration, Mediation and Domain Names
Development Agenda Coordination
Africa, Arab, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the
Caribbean Countries, Least Developed Countries

10

Cooperation with Certain Countries in Europe and Asia

11
12
14

The WIPO Academy
International Classifications and WIPO IP Standards
Global IP Information Services

15
16
17
18
19
20
21

IP Office Modernization
Economic Studies, Statistics and Analysis
Building Respect for IP
IP and Global Challenges
Communications
External Office and Relations
Executive Management

22
23

Finance, Budget and Program Management
Human Resource Management and Development

24
25
26
27
28

Administrative Support Services
Information and Communication Technology
Internal Audit and OversightConference and Language Services
Security

29
30
UN

New Construction
Small and Medium Size Enterprises
UnallocatedTOTAL
Net Surplus (deficit)
IPSAS adjustments to surplus
Depreciation
Equipment acquisition
Capitalization of construction expense
Capitalization of construction loan interest
Repayment of loan principal
Changes in employee benefit provisions
Deferral of revenue from fees
Change in provision for doubtful debts
Inventory Recognition
Sub-total IPSAS adjustments
Projects financed from reserves
Adjusted net surplus (deficit) per IPSAS

Original Budget (Note 1)

Final Budget (Note 1)

Actual Expense on acomparable basis

Difference (Note 2)

1.8

1.8

2.2

-0.4

1.8
6.5

1.8
6.5

2.8
7.0

-1.0
-0.5

3.6
92.6
29.8

3.6
92.6
29.8

2.9
82.0
27.4

0.7
10.6
2.4

5.1
2.8

5.1
2.8

4.5
2.2

0.6
0.6

21.6
3.1

21.6
3.1

15.7
3.2

5.2
4.3

5.2
4.3

4.1
3.5

-0.1
1.1
0.8

4.0
2.5
1.5
1.4
2.8
8.0
5.8

4.0
2.5
1.5
1.4
2.8
8.0
5.8

4.8
2.8
1.7
1.3
4.1
7.0
5.1

-0.8
-0.3
-0.2
0.1
-1.3
1.0
0.7

7.4
8.2
9.9

7.4
8.2
9.9

9.1
8.4

26.9
21.7
1.8
19.0

26.9
21.7
1.8
19.0

11.0
26.0
21.4
1.6
17.4

-1.7
-0.2
-1.1

4.9
4.1
2.4
3.2
313.7
-8.2

4.9
4.1
2.4
3.2
313.7
-8.2

4.8
3.2
2.2
289.4
3.1

-5.2
1.3
1.1
1.9
1.4
-5.9
-5.7
0.1
-11.0
-5.7
-13.6

Note 1 - represents first year of the approved 2010-11 biennial budget
Note 2 - represents the difference between final (revised) budget and actual expense on a comparable basis
Note 3 - a reconciliation of revenue and expense on the budgetary basis and on the full accrual basis is included in Note 23 to the Financial statements
Note 4 - an explanation of the material differences between final budget and actual revenue and expense on a comparable basis is contained in the budget performance highlights thatprecede the financial statements

5.9

0.9
0.3
0.2
1.6
0.1
0.9
0.2
3.2
24.3
11.3

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Notes to the Financial Statements
NOTE 1: OBJECTIVES AND BUDGET OF THE ORGANIZATION
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) was established in 1967, replacing the
Bureau for the Protection of Intellectual Property (BIRPI) which had been established in 1893
(BIRPI in its French acronym, meaning Bureaux Internationaux Réunis pour la Protection de la
Propriété Intellectuelle) to administer the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial
Property (1883) and the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works(1886). In 1974, WIPO was recognized as a specialized agency of the United Nations.
WIPO carries out a wide variety of tasks related to the protection of IP rights including: assisting
governments and organizations to develop the policies, structures and skills needed to harness
the potential of IP for economic development; working with Member States to developinternational IP law; administering treaties; managing global registration systems for trademarks,
industrial designs and appellations of origin and a filing system for patents; providing dispute
resolution services; and acting as a forum for informed debate and for the exchange ofexpertise.
The Organization functions in accordance with the WIPO convention signed in Stockholm on 14
July 1967 and amended on 28 September 1979. WIPO currently has 184 member countries.
WIPO is based in Geneva, Switzerland with representation offices in New York, Rio de Janeiro,
Singapore and Tokyo. The Organization enjoys privileges and immunities as granted under the1947 Convention on Privileges and Immunities of Specialized Agencies of the United Nations
and the 1970 Headquarters Agreement with the Swiss Federal Council, notably being exempt
from paying most forms of direct and indirect taxation.
WIPO is governed by the following constituent bodies, established by the WIPO convention, thatmeet at least every second year in ordinary session and may meet in extraordinary session inalternate years:
The General Assembly, consisting of States party to the WIPO Convention which are membersof any of the Unions, is responsible for appointing the Director-General for a fixed term of notless than six years, for the adoption of the budget for expenses common to all Unions, adoptionof the Financial Regulations, inviting States to become members and other functions specified
by the Convention.
The Conference consists of all Member States whether or not they are members of any of theUnions. The Conference adopts its budget, adopts amendments to the Convention and otherfunctions as appropriate.
The Coordination Committee consists of members of the Executive Committees of the Paris or
the Berne Unions. The Coordination Committee nominates candidates for Director-General anddrafts the agendas for the General Assembly and the program and budget of the Conference
and performs other duties allocated to it under the WIPO convention.
The Assemblies of the Berne, Hague, Nice, Lisbon, Locarno, Vienna, Budapest International
Patent Classification and Paris Unions meet under the authority of the individual treaties creatingeach Union administered by WIPO and adopt those portions of the WIPO budget that relate torevenue and expense exclusively attributable to each of them and determine the level of the fees
payable to WIPO for services rendered pursuant to each treaty.

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WIPO is funded from fees derived from services provided by the Organization, assessed
contributions paid by its Member States and voluntary contributions from Member States andother donors. The Organization operates within the framework of a biennial program and budget
which provides the appropriations that constitute the budgetary expenditure authorizations
approved by the General Assembly for each financial period. The approval of the appropriations
provides the authority for the Director-General to commit and authorize expenses and to makepayments for the purposes assigned within the limits of the appropriations.
NOTE 2: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIESBasis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared on an accrual and going-concern basis and theaccounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the period. The statementscomply with the requirements of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
These are the first financial statements prepared in compliance with IPSAS and comparative
information for the Statement of Financial Performance and the Statement of Cash Flow has notbeen provided in accordance with the transitional provisions contained in IPSAS-1, Presentationof Financial Statements, paragraph 151.
Borrowing Costs
All of the costs incurred in connection with borrowing are treated as expenses in the period inwhich they are incurred. Borrowing costs (interest and fees) which relate to the construction of
the new building have been capitalized as part of work in progress pending completion of thebuilding scheduled in 2011. Borrowing costs (interest and fees) which relate to the acquisition
from the World Meteorological Organization of the land rights (droits de superficie) related to thesite on which the PCT building has been constructed have been capitalized as part of the asset
value and amortized over the remaining life of the land rights.
Cash, investments and other financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, deposits held
up to 90 days and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash
and subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.
Employee benefits
Provisions are established for the liabilities of After Service Health Insurance (ASHI) andseparation benefits payable (repatriation grants and travel) as determined by an independentactuary on an annual basis utilizing the projected unit credit methodology of valuation. Actuarial
gains and losses are recognized utilizing the corridor approach and amortized over the average
years of future service of active staff. In addition, provisions are established for the value ofaccumulated leave, home leave deferred and overtime earned but unpaid at the reporting date
and for education grants payable at the reporting date that have not been included in current
expenditure. In 2009 a voluntary separation program was established providing incentives forearly retirement. A provision was established covering the portion of the benefits that had notbeen paid by the end of 2009 to those electing to accept the voluntary separation plan. The
program will be terminated in 2012 when all remaining benefits will have been paid.
Expense recognition
Expenses are recognized as goods are received and services delivered.

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Financial Risks
The Organization is exposed to certain foreign currency exchange, credit, interest rate andliquidity risks. The Organization receives revenue from fees and voluntary contributions incurrencies and incurs expenses in currencies other than its functional currency, the Swiss francand is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk arising from fluctuations of currency exchange
rates. The Organization does not use derivative financial instruments to hedge exchange risk.
The Organization is also exposed to exchange risk arising from the currency differences
between amounts payable to International Searching Authorities pursuant to the Regulations
under the Patent Coooperation Treaty and amounts received by national patent offices forinternational search fees from applicants for international patents.
The Organization has a further exposure to exchange risk in connection with the cost ofpensions for staff previously enrolled in the Closed Pension Fund who are now members of theUnited Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF).
In addition, the Organization has representation offices in Brazil, Japan, Singapore and the USA
with limited assets in local currency.
The Organization does not have significant exposure to liquidity risk as it has substantial
unrestricted cash resources which are replenished from the results of its operations. The
Organization’s investment policy has been developed to ensure that its investments are held
primarily in liquid short-term deposits.
The Organization is to a limited extent exposed to the risk of falling interest rates, since only 3%of its operating budget is financed from revenue derived from investment income. The
Organization does not use financial instruments to hedge interest rate risk.
The Organization’s accounts receivable are almost exclusively from its Member States
representing sovereign governments, and therefore risks related to credit are considered minor.
Cash and cash equivalents are held in banks with sovereign risk or with credit ratings of A+ or
higher. A provision has been made against the asset value of accounts receivable to reflect
receivables for which payment is not anticipated in the short-term.
Foreign currency transactions
The functional currency of WIPO is the Swiss franc (CHF) and these financial statements arepresented in that currency. All transactions occurring in other currencies are translated into
Swiss francs using the UN exchange rates which represent those prevailing at the date of thetransactions. Both realized and unrealized gains and losses resulting from the settlement ofsuch transactions and from the translation at the reporting date of assets and liabilities
denominated in currencies other than WIPO’s functional currency are recognized in theStatement of Financial Performance.
Fixed assets
Equipment is valued at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Land andinvestment property are shown at fair value as determined by an independent valuation inaccordance with International Valuation Standards. Occupied buildings are valued at the cost of
construction when new plus the cost of subsequent improvements, as determined by anindependent expert as at 31 December 2010, less accumulated depreciation. The value when
new is determined by reference to a deemed cost calculated by an external consultant andrepresenting the value of each component at construction plus improvements existing at theinitial recognition date of January 1, 2010, less accumulated depreciation based upon theFinancial Statements 2010
page 17remaining useful life of each component. Subsequent costs of major renovations andimprovements to fixed assets that increase or extend the future economic benefits or service
potential are valued at cost. Gains and losses on disposal are determined by comparing theproceeds with the carrying amount of the asset and are included in the Statement of Financial
Performance. Heritage assets including donated works of art are not valued in the financial
statements.
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the full cost of fixed assets, other than land andproperties under construction, over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method on
the following basis:
Class

Estimated useful life
5 years

Communications and IT equipment
Vehicles5 years

Furniture and fixtures

10 years
Buildings:

StructureFaçade100 years

Land Improvements

50 years

Roof

60 years

Floors, walls, stairways
Flooring, wall coverings

50 years
40 years

Kitchen equipment

40 years

Conference rooms

40 yearsHeating, ventilation

30 years

Sanitary facilities

40 years

Electrical installation

50 yearsElevators

40 years

Exterior cleaning equipment

45 years

50 years

The carrying values of fixed assets are reviewed for impairment if events or changes incircumstances indicate that the book value of the asset may not be recoverable. If such anindication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine theextent of impairment loss if any. Any provision for impairment is included in the Statement of
Financial Performance.

Inventories
Inventories include the value of publications held for sale and publications distributed free ofcharge, the value of supplies and materials utilized in the production of publications and thevalue of merchandise held in the retail shop. The total value of finished publications isdetermined by using an average cost per printed page (excluding costs of marketing anddistribution) multiplied by the number of pages of publications held in the publications inventory,
adjusted to reflect the lower of cost or net realizable value. The value of publications that arewithdrawn from sale or free distribution is written off during the year in which they become
obsolete.
An annual physical inventory is conducted of all stocks of publication supplies and items for salein the retail shop. A perpetual inventory is maintained of the publications for sale and sample
physical counts are undertaken throughout the year to verify inventory balances. At the end ofeach year items removed from the catalogue of publications for sale or free distribution, along

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with items for which it is anticipated that there will be no further free distribution or anticipatedsales, are taken out of the inventory and their value is written down to zero.
The cost of paper and other supplies used in the production process has been valued using thefirst in first out (FIFO) method. Items held in the retail shop are valued at cost to theOrganization. Inventories are marked down to reflect net realizable value if damaged or
obsolete. No inventories are pledged as security for liabilities.
Intangible assets
The rights to use property in the Canton of Geneva acquired by the Organization throughpurchase have been recognized at historic cost and are amortized over the remaining period of
the grant. The rights to use property granted by the Canton of Geneva acquired without costthat revert back to the Canton at the end of the grant are not valued in the accounts. Costs
associated with the development and maintenance of computer software programs arerecognized as expenses when incurred.
Provisions
Provisions are recognized when the Organization has a legal or constructive obligation as aresult of a past event, whereby it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required tosettle the obligation and where a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.
Receivables
Receivables from exchange transactions, which include the fees charged for international
patents, international registration of trademarks and industrial designs and other services andpublications, are measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable fortrademarks and PCT fees once registration of the international application has taken place andwhen cash is received for other revenue.
Assessed contributions are recognized as revenue at the beginning of the financial year. An
allowance for non-recoverable receivables is recorded equal to the assessed contributions
frozen by action of the General Assembly plus contributions receivable from Member States thathave lost the right to vote in accordance with Article 11 of the Convention establishing the WorldIntellectual Property Organization.
For all other receivables, an allowance for non-recovery is established based on a review of theoutstanding amounts at the reporting date.
Revenue recognition
Revenue from exchange transactions comprising the fees charged for applications forinternational patents, including fees for additional pages for applications submitted in paper oreasy format, the international registration of trademarks and the international registration ofindustrial designs is recognized at the date of publication. Revenue from fees received for
applications not published at the reporting date is deferred until publication has been completed.
The portion of the patent application fee covering the costs of translation of non English
language patentability reports received after publication is also deferred until the translation iscompleted. All other fees related to patent, trademark and industrial design applications,
including renewals, are recognized when the services covered by the fee have been provided.
Revenue from publications and Arbitration and Mediation services is recognized upon fulldelivery of the goods or services.
Revenue from non-exchange transactions such as voluntary contributions to Special Accounts
supported by enforceable agreements is recognized as revenue at the time the agreement

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becomes binding unless the agreement includes conditions related to specific performance or
the return of unexpended balances. Such agreements require initial recognition of a liability todefer revenue recognition and then revenue is recognized as the liability is discharged throughperformance of the specific conditions included in the agreement.
Assessed contributions are recognized as revenue at the beginning of each year of the budget
period to which the assessment relates.
Segment Reporting
Segment reporting is based upon the Unions that form the World Intellectual Property
Organization. Revenue and expense incurred by the Organization is allocated among theUnions in accordance with an allocation methodology approved by the WIPO Assembly [Revised
Program and Budget 2008-09, Annex IV]. The methodology allocates revenue and expense toeach program and then to each Union based on a combination of direct revenue and expense,
staff head count and each Union’s ability to pay which is itself determined according to a
combination of current revenue and reserves. WIPO’s assets and liabilities are not allocated toindividual segments, since ownership rests with the Organization as a whole, however, each
Union’s share of the Organization’s net assets including accumulated fund balances, revaluation
surplus and working capital funds is recognized by segment (see note 28).
Use of estimates
The financial statements necessarily include amounts based on estimates and assumptions bymanagement. Estimates include, but are not limited to: defined benefit medical insurance andother post-employment benefit obligations (the value of which is calculated by an independentactuary), amounts for litigation, valuation of publications inventory, financial risk on accounts
receivable, accrued charges and the degree of impairment of fixed assets. Actual results could
differ from these estimates. Changes in estimates are reflected in the period in which they
become known.

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NOTE 3: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
December 31, 2010
(in Swiss Francs)

December 31, 2009
(in Swiss Francs)

Cash on hand
Deposits with banks - Swiss francs
Deposits with banks - Other currencies
Funds invested with BNS - Swiss francs
Total unrestricted cash

8 145.11
25 856 939.94
10 550 539.29
190 361 866.71
226 777 491.05

8 091.90
13 457 516.77
10 590 082.28
194 160 949.99
218 216 640.94

Current accounts held for third parties - Swiss francs
Current accounts held for third parties - Other currencies
Trademark deposits - estimated amount payable to 3rd parties
Fees collected on behalf of contracting parties - Swiss francs

49 278 446.54
4 439 692.95
24 606 457.57
64 102 887.54

42 886 646.56
4 844 432.66
21 183 577.76
63 758 655.54

Total restricted cash - funds held on behalf of 3rd parties invested with BNS

142 427 484.60

132 673 312.52

Deposits with banks restricted Special Accounts - Swiss francs
Deposits with banks restricted Special Accounts - Other currencies
Short-term investments Special Accounts - Swiss francs
Short-term investments Special Accounts - Other currencies
Total restricted cash - Special Accounts

9 246 007.17
954 988.19
4 079 154.35
14 280 149.71

201 360.22
257 551.57
10 300 000.00
5 046 836.52
15 805 748.31

TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

383 485 125.36

366 695 701.77

Cash deposits are generally held in instant access bank accounts, interest-bearing
accounts and short-term investments (90 day deposits). The average rate of interest earned oninterest bearing accounts and investments held with the Swiss National Bank was 1.75% in 2010
[2.656% in 2008-09].
Restricted funds include funds held on behalf of third parties for the registration of
trademarks or industrial designs, subscriptions to WIPO periodicals, etc. Also included are feescollected on behalf of contracting parties to the Madrid and Hague treaties and on behalf of PCT
International Searching Authorities (ISAs) by the WIPO International Bureau Receiving Office.
In addition, the deposits received in connection with pending procedures related to Trademarks,
other than the portion estimated to represent advance receipts to the Organization, represent
funds collected on behalf of third parties and are considered restricted funds. All such funds areheld in Swiss francs.
The Organization minimizes the credit risk involved by holding all of its funds in banks with highcredit ratings as follows:Financial Statements 2010
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
Percent

AAA
333 731 797.85

AA555 193.36

A+
49 164 553.79

A
25 435.25

Not Rated
8 145.11

Total
383 485 125.36

87.0%

0.1%

12.8%

0.0%

0.0%

100.0%The Organization has no confirmed credit lines but does maintain limited and informal
overdraft arrangements with banks with which it has funds on deposit. These arrangements
may be withdrawn by the banks at any time. No overdraft facilities were required in 2010 or
2008-09.
Special Accounts held on behalf of donors of voluntary contributions are deposited in thecurrency in which expenditures will be reported, based upon agreements with donors. Funds inexcess of immediate requirements are invested in short term (90 day) deposits with the interest
credited to the Special Accounts.

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NOTE 4: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, ADVANCES AND PREPAYMENTS
December 31, 2010
Total Outstanding

December 31, 2009
Total Outstanding(in Swiss francs)(in Swiss francs)

Unitary contributions

2 204 038.00

1 269 126.00

Sub Total

2 204 038.00

1 269 126.00

161 409.60

152 093.70

PCT debtors

11 960 814.60

11 509 625.13

Madrid debtors

1 525 647.89

1 302 393.26

CURRENT ASSETS - Accounts Receivable
Receivable non-exchange transactions - Assessed Contributions

Receivable exchange transactions
Publication debtors

Hague debtors

1 490.00

1 076.00

Other debtors

2 075 512.55

2 050 250.82

Prepaid expenditure

48 622.44

150 451.06

Swiss taxes reimbursable

122 460.27

116 996.90

USA taxes reimbursable

2 901 059.76

2 463 213.71

3 740 419.09

3 705 059.23

Advances
Staff advances for education grants
Other funds advanced to staff

680 667.64

813 459.27

Funds advanced to UPOV

793 340.03

195 049.05

Funds advanced to UNDP

502 817.44

1 428 375.43

Sub Total

24 514 261.31

23 888 043.56

Total current accounts receivable

26 718 299.31

25 157 169.56

Paris Union

168 028.00

175 638.00

Berne UnionNON CURRENT ASSETS - Accounts Receivable
Receivable non-exchange transactions - Assessed Contributions
294 984.00

355 429.00

IPC Union--

Nice Union

16 079.00

24 393.00

Locarno Union

2 247.00

2 247.00--

481 338.00

557 707.00

WIPO Convention
Working Capital Funds
Paris Union-

38 247.00

Berne Union-

6 622.00

PCT Union--

Sub Total-

44 869.00

Total non-current accounts receivable
TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

481 338.00

602 576.00

27 199 637.31

25 759 745.56

Assessed contributions represent uncollected revenue related to the WIPO unitary contribution
system approved by the Assemblies of the Member States and the Unions administered by
WIPO. The Assemblies fix the value of a contribution unit in Swiss francs together with the
Budget for a biennial financial period. Contribution classes are each required to contribute a
specific number of contribution units. Member States are free to choose the class determining

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page 23the basis under which they will contribute, other than certain developing countries that
automatically belong to one of three special classes. Working capital contributions relate toamounts established by several Unions.
PCT debtors include an estimate of those international patent applications received by national
receiving offices prior to the reporting date but not transferred to the Organization’s PCTInternational Bureau by the reporting date.
A provision has been established to offset both the value of receivables due from assessed
contributions and the working capital fund contributions due from Unions which relate to periods
prior to the introduction of unitary contributions in 1994. The provision covers amounts due from
Member States that have lost the right to vote under Article 11, paragraph 5 of the WIPO
Convention and contributions from least developed countries which have been frozen by actionof the Assemblies.
Provisions have also been established to offset amounts receivable from the sale of publications
and from fees related to Trademarks (Madrid) and Industrial Design (Hague) based on recent
experience of amounts older than one year determined to be uncollectible (see note 15 below).
These provisions have been calculated on the basis of recent experience with regard to thelikelihood of collecting amounts outstanding for periods over one year.
International staff, other than those living in their home country, are eligible to receive a grantcovering 75% of the costs of education for dependent children until the end of the school year inwhich the child reaches the age of 25. Maximum grants are established for each country.
International staff are eligible to receive an advance equal to the estimated amount of theeducation grant for each child at the beginning of the scholastic year. Staff advances foreducation grants represent the portion of grants advanced for the 2010-2011 year scholastic
year which remain outstanding at 31 December 2010.
Funds advanced to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) are utilized to makepayments on behalf of the Organization. The total debtor amount shown includes amounts forrequests made to UNDP for payments for which confirmation has not yet been received or forwhich the confirmation is in the process of being verified. Funds advanced to the International
Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) represent payments made on behalfof UPOV by the Organization for which reimbursement has not yet been received.
The USA taxes receivable represent amounts advanced to members of staff to reimburse themfor the payment of income taxes to the United States of America. Under agreements between
the Organization and the USA, these amounts are reimbursable to the Organization. Swisstaxes reimbursable include payments for VAT, stamp tax and Swiss Federal withholding tax forwhich the Organization is eligible for reimbursement under its headquarters agreement with theGovernment of Switzerland.

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NOTE 5: INVENTORIES

December 31, 2010

December 31, 2009

Swiss francs

Swiss francs

Finished publications
Paper supplies
Retail Shop

2 371 361.96
132 779.24
75 944.02

2 043 794.86
244 711.36
100 188.39

Total Inventory

2 580 085.22

2 388 694.61

The initial valuation of inventory was completed at the end of 2009 for recognition as part of the
opening IPSAS adjustments. Therefore, in 2008-09 no inventory values are recognized as an
expense on the financial statements nor has any write-down or reversal of write-down beenrecorded.
NOTE 6: EQUIPMENT
All equipment in the inventory is valued at cost less depreciation based upon the straight-line
methodology. Furniture and furnishings are depreciated over a ten year useful life. All otherequipment is depreciated over a five year useful life. Heritage assets including donated works ofart are not recognized as assets on the Statement of Financial Position.

Equipment
2010

Furniture & Furnishings
2010

TOTAL
2010

Opening balance
Additions
Disposals
Depreciation
Closing balance

3 611 310.80
1 393 363.51-94 866.94-1 436 652.00
3 473 155.37

209 684.85
43 692.70- 66 150.70
187 226.85

3 820 995.65
1 437 056.21-94 866.94-1 502 802.70
3 660 382.22

Gross carrying amount
Accumulated depreciation
Net carrying amount

15 289 699.03-11 816 543.66
3 473 155.37

2 362 557.55-2 175 330.70
187 226.85

17 652 256.58-13 991 874.36
3 660 382.22

2010 is the first year in which there is recognition of equipment. Equipment fully depreciated at
31 December 2009 for which historical information was not available has been valued at zero.
The amount involved is not material. The carrying amount includes historical depreciation
restated as required by IPSAS-17.
NOTE 7 - INVESTMENT PROPERTY: WIPO AS LESSORThe Organization acquired in 1974 an investment property in Meyrin, Canton of Geneva,
Switzerland. The property is valued at fair value at 31 December 2009 based on a valuation
carried out by an independent expert holding recognized and relevant professional qualifications
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determined on an investment based valuation, whereby the future income stream from theproperty is capitalized at an appropriate investment yield. The yield was selected by reference
to the perceived quality and duration of the income and the potential for further rental growth andwas cross-referenced by the evidence provided by comparable sales. The historic cost at 31
December 2010 and the revaluation to fair value at January 2010 are as follows:
Building

Year in Service

Madrid Union Building

Closing balance
31 December 2009

Costs 2010

3 394 561

01964

Adjustment to
opening balance
1 January, 2010
921 440

Balance
4 316 000

The leasing of apartments, parking and other facilities in the Meyrin Building is managed by aleasing agent responsible for collecting all rental income and paying for all expenditures incurredin the operation of the building. Leases are generally for periods of two years and are based on
the form of lease approved by the Canton of Geneva. All leases are non-cancellable during theperiod of the lease. The managing agent receives 3.9% of the gross rental income ascompensation for its services. The value of non-cancellable leases at 31 December 2009 is asfollows:
Building> 1 year

1-5 years< 5 years

Meyrin Building,Rue de la Prulay 40, Meyrin317 838

489 8280

The income from rentals CHF 0.4 million and the operating expenditures of the building CHF 96
461.35 are not recorded in WIPO’s accounts. Only the net amount of income received from the
managing agent that totaled CHF 0.3 million is recorded as rental income on the Statement of
Financial Performance.
The expenses netted from income by the managing agent do not include depreciation of thebuilding. At the reporting date there are no contractual obligations to purchase, construct ordevelop investment property nor for the repairs, maintenance or enhancement of the existing
property.
NOTE 8 – INTANGIBLE ASSETSIn 1996, the Organization acquired from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) the land
surface rights to parcel 4008 in Petit-Saconnex in the City of Geneva that had been granted to
WMO by the Republic and Canton of Geneva at a cost of CHF 34.3 million including interest andfees. At the date of purchase the original rights had a remaining period of 78 years under Swisslaw expiring in 2073 unless renewed by the Canton. The historic cost has been amortized over
the remaining useful life as follows:
Intangible AssetLand surface rights(former WMO site)Year inService

Original
Cost

Depreciation
Prior Periods

Depreciation
2010

Final
Balance1996

34 290 148

6 081 372

439 617

27 769 159

The land on which the A. Bogsch and G. Bodenhausen buildings are located is the property of
the Republic and Canton of Geneva which has granted the Organization surface rights including
the right to construct buildings for a period of 60 years with an option exercisable solely by theOrganization of an extension for an additional period of 30 years. These surface rights were

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acquired by the Organization at no cost and no value has been recognized as the Organization
does not have the right to dispose of the rights which revert to the Republic and Canton of
Geneva unless renewed.
NOTE 9: LAND AND BUILDINGSThe Organization’s land and buildings comprise its headquarters at Place des Nations, Geneva,
Switzerland.
Building under construction includes:
Opening Balance2010

Costs 2010

Subtotal

Final Balance

115 609 732

39 562 320

155 172 052

155 172 052

3 376 491

3 277 323

6 653 814

6 653 814

118 986 222

42 839 644

161 825 866

161 825 866

Work-in-progress
New Building
New Conference Hall
Total work-in-progress

Occupied buildings and land owned by WIPO include:

Building
Occupied Buildings
A. Bogsch Building
G. Bodenhausen Building I
G. Bodenhausen Building II
PCT Building
TOTAL
Land

New Building Site
TOTAL
Total land & buildings

Year inService

Deemed Costof Construction

Depreciation 2010

Final
Balance

1978
1960
1987
2003

47 644 321
10 380 771
4 302 032
67 336 821
129 663 945

1 570 266
322 441
114 237
1 342 081
3 349 025

46 074 055
10 058 330
4 187 795
65 994 740
126 314 920

Year inService

Fair
Value

Depreciation 2010

Final
Balance1998

28 600 000
28 600 000-

28 600 000
28 600 000

158 263 945

3 349 025

154 914 920

The value of the buildings currently used in the organization’s operations are carried at an
amount determined by an independent valuation by external consultants which represents theestimated value of the building when new (deemed cost of construction) including the estimatedvalue of renovations and major repairs made since original occupancy less accumulated
depreciation. All buildings are depreciated according to the straight-line methodology based
upon the useful life of each major component of the building (see note 2).
The land upon which the new building is being constructed was acquired by the Organization ata cost of CHF 13.6 million in 1998 and has been revalued to fair value based on International
Valuation Standards as determined by an independent appraiser at 31 December 2009 at CHF
28.6 million. The net result of the revaluation of CHF15.0 million is included in the revaluation
surplus which forms part of WIPO’s net assets. Market value has been estimated by capitalizing
at an appropriate investment yield the future potential income stream from the property. The

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potential income is based on comparable rentals in the market and takes into account the qualityof the spaces as well as the location. The yield has been selected by reference to the perceived
quality and duration of the income and the potential for further rental growth and is crossreferenced by the evidence provided by comparable sales.
In September 1998, the General Assembly approved the construction of a new office building
adjacent to the existing headquarters building in Geneva. The project is estimated to becompleted in early 2011 at an estimated cost of CHF 184.8 million. This amount includes funds
spent on work-in-progress to date, plus interest during construction.
NOTE 10: OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETSIn 1991 the Organization entered into an agreement with the International Centre of Geneva
Foundation (FCIG) related to the construction of a building on rue des Morillons in Geneva,
Switzerland at a total cost of CHF 20.4 million. The agreement provided for the Organization toadvance the sum of CHF 11.0 million, with the balance of the construction cost covered by amortgage with the Cantonal Bank of Geneva with interest plus one percent of the principal
reimbursable annually. The current rate of interest, fixed through to 30 June 2011, is 3.9875%.
The lease agreement between the Organization and FCIG provides the Organization with theright to terminate its occupancy of the building at one year’s notice to FCIG and, upon vacating
the premises, to be repaid CHF 10.0 million of the original loan. The remaining CHF 1.0 millionof the loan will be retained by FCIG for restoration of the premises to its original condition.
NOTE 11: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
December 31, 2010

December 31, 2009

(in Swiss francs)(in Swiss francs)

Trade creditors - Accounts payable

17 215 639.62

24 002 399.50

Miscellaneous transitory liabilities
Other trade creditors

1 760 968.66
536 900.28

520 077.22
199 133.30

TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

19 513 508.56

24 721 610.02

CURRENT LIABILITIES - Accounts Payable

Accounts payable includes invoices received from suppliers not yet settled including therevaluation of invoices payable in currencies other than Swiss francs. In addition, Accounts
Payable includes CHF 6.0 million retained by WIPO in connection with the construction contracts
for the New Building pending completion of the structure and final inspection.
NOTE 12: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS UNJSPF: The Organization is a member organization participating in the United Nations
Joint Staff Pension Fund which was established by the General Assembly of the United
Nations to provide retirement, death, disability and related benefits. The Pension Fund isa funded multi-employer defined benefit plan.
Actuarial valuations are prepared every two years for the UNJSPF using the Open Group
Aggregate method. The plan exposes participating organizations to actuarial risks associatedwith the current and former employees of other organizations, with the result that there is no
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organizations participating in the plan. The Organization, in common with other participatingorganizations, is not in a position to identify its share of the underlying financial position andperformance of the plan on an IPSAS 25 basis with sufficient reliability for accounting purposes
and hence has recorded this plan as if it were a defined contribution plan.
The financial obligation of the Organization to the Pension Fund consists of its mandated
contribution calculated at the rate established by the General Assembly of the United Nations,
together with its share of any actuarial deficiency payment payable should the UN General
Assembly invoke the provisions of article 26 of the Regulations of the Pension Fund following adetermination that there is a deficiency payment required. Such determination would be based
upon an actuarial assessment as of the valuation date and at the date of the current financial
statements. No such determination has been made.
The latest actuarial valuation for the UNJSPF was prepared as of 31 December 2009. Staff
members and WIPO make contributions, currently payable by each participant at 7.9 percent
and by WIPO at 15.8% of the staff member’s pensionable remuneration and WIPO would be
liable for its share of the unfunded liability, if any. Total retirement plan contributions made forstaff in 2010 amounted to 23.9 million.
Other employee benefits comprise: Short-term employee benefits that include salary, allowances, grant on initial assignment,
grants for the education of dependent children, paid annual leave, paid sick leave, accident andlife insurance; Post-employment benefits which include separation benefits consisting of grants upon
repatriation, repatriation travel and shipping of personal effects and after service medical
insurance;
 Termination benefits which include an indemnity payable to staff members holding apermanent or fixed term contract whose appointment is terminated by the Organization
prior to the end of their contract.
 Closed pension fund:
CROMPI: Prior to becoming a participating organization in the United Nations Joint Staff
Pension Fund, the WIPO’s predecessor organization had its own pension fund established in
1955. This pension fund was closed to new members on 30 September 1975 and continues for
those who were members at the time of closure under the management of a Foundation Council.
In accordance with a convention between the Closed Pension Fund and the Organization andwith a recent decision of the ILO Administrative Tribunal, WIPO is responsible for financing costs
incurred by the Closed Pension Fund related to foreign exchange differences and to differencesin the retirement age stipulated by the Closed Pension Fund and that of the United Nations Joint
Staff Pension Fund.
The Organization has several obligations related to participants in the closed pension fundincluding:the obligation to cover the costs of pensions paid to former staff participating in theclosed pension fund before they reach the age of 65. Based upon an actuarial valuation
performed in December 2010, the estimated liability is CHF 0.6 million (CHF 0.4 million in2009).

the obligation, based upon a decision of the Administrative Tribunal of the International
Labour Organization in 2006, to cover certain differences between the pension

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receivable of closed pension fund members under the closed pension fund and thatreceivable from the UNJSPF which, based upon an actuarial valuation performed in
December 2010, is estimated at CHF 3.3 million (CHF 2.6 million in 2009).
 Separation benefits: The Organization has a contractual obligation to provide benefits
such as repatriation grants and travel for certain internationally recruited staff members
at the time of their separation from service. On the basis of an actuarial valuation carriedout in December 2010 by an independent actuary, the obligation was estimated asfollows at the reporting date:

Liability for repatriation grant and travel

December 31, 2010

December 31, 2009

CHF

CHF

8 791 471.00

10 176 241.00

 After Service Health Insurance: The Organization also has a contractual obligation toprovide post-service medical benefits for its staff members in the form of insurance
premiums for the medical and accident insurance plan. The present value of the defined
benefit obligations for post-employment medical insurance is determined using the
projected unit credit method including discounting the estimated future cash outflows
using a discount rate based upon both Swiss franc high grade corporate bonds andSwiss government bonds. The plan is unfunded and no plan assets are held in a longterm employee benefit fund. On the basis of an actuarial valuation carried out in
December 2010 by an independent office, this liability was estimated as follows at thereporting date:
Staff members (and their spouses, dependent children and survivors) retiring from service
are eligible for ASHI coverage if they continue to participate in the after service health insurance
scheme after separation from service. In accordance with WIPO’s Staff Regulations and Rules ashare of 65% of the monthly medical insurance premium is paid by the organization. The
current monthly medical premium amounts to CHF 552 [as at 31.12.2010]. An actuarial
valuation carried out in 2010 determined the Organization’s estimated liability for after service
medical benefits at the reporting date.
An expense of CHF 7.9 million has been recorded on the Statement of Financial
Performance to cover the amount calculated by the independent actuary for the additional
liability for staff members with short-term employment contracts that are eligible to participate in
the UN Joint Service Pension Fund and are, therefore, eligible to receive after service healthinsurance upon retirement.

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December 31, 2010

December 31, 2009

CHF

CHF

Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year

82 603 476-

Current service cost
Interest cost
Benefits paid from plan/company

4 539 194
2 654 845
(1 751 559)
7 886 163
10 671 151
106 603 270

82 603 476

Present value of unfunded obligations

106 603 270

82 603 476

Actuarial gain (loss) unrecognized(10 671 151)

Past service cost
Actuarial gain / loss
Benefit obligation at end of year
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position
Plans that are wholly unfunded and plans that are wholly or partly fundedAmounts in the statement of financial position
Liabilities
Components of pension cost
Amounts recognized as personnel expenditure on
statement of Financial Perfomance
Current service cost
Interest cost
Past service cost (short-term employees)
Total pension cost recognized in Statement of Financial Performance

Policy for amortizing actuarial (gains) losses
Actuarial gain (loss)
Unrecognized balance at beginning of reporting period
Movement in reporting period
Unrecognized gain (loss) at end of reporting period

95 932 119

82 603 476

4 539 194
2 654 845
7 886 163-

15 080 202-

Corridor Method(10 671 151)
(10 671 151)

Principal actuarial assumptions
Weighted-average assumptions to determine benefit obligations
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Rate of sickness premium increase

3.00%
3.70%
2.50%

3.25%
4.50%
2.10%

Weighted-average assumptions to determine net cost
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Rate of sickness premium increase

3.00%
2.70%
2.50%

N/A
N/A
N/A

Components of projected pension expense
Projected employer contribution for 2011

1 831 857

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Defined Benefit Obligation 2010

2010

Defined Benefit Liability

Unrecognized Actuarial
Gain (loss)

Defined Benefit
Obligation

95 932 119-10 671 151-106 603 270

The unrecognized actuarial loss reflects the impact of a reduction of the discount rate utilized todetermine the present value of the defined benefit liability and of an increase in the projected
rate of growth of sickness insurance premiums. The actuarial loss will be amortized over theestimated remaining working lives of the employees covered by after service health insurance.
The portion of the liability recognized on the Statement of Financial Performance in futurefinancial periods will be the amount of the amortized actuarial loss or gain exceeding ten percentof the present value of the defined benefit liability at the reporting date in accordance with thecorridor method of recognition. The impact of effects of experience adjustments on theStatement of Financial Performance is not material.

Liability for post employment medical benefits

Sensitivity information for health-care plans
1 per cent increase in sickness premium increase rate
– Effect on total liabilities
1 per cent decrease in sickness premium increase rate
– Effect on total liabilities

December 31, 2010
CHF

December 31, 2009
CHF

95 932 119.00

82 603 476.00

December 31, 2010
CHF
8 036 920.00

December 31, 2009
CHF
8 897 292.00(6 465 472.00)(7 695 634.00)

 Short-term benefits and accumulated leave:
The Organization also has recognized liabilities for the following short-term benefits, the value of
which is based on the amount payable to each staff member at the reporting date.
 Accumulated leave – staff members are eligible for 30 days annual leave and may
accumulate up to 90 days leave of which up to 60 days is payable on separation fromservice. The total outstanding liability at the reporting date is CHF 12.2 [CHF 12.1 million
at December 31, 2009].
 Home Leave – internationally recruited staff members are eligible for home leave forthemselves and their dependents to the country from which they were recruited every
second year. The total outstanding liability for home leave earned but not taken at thereporting date is CHF 0.2 million [CHF 0.2 million at 31 December 2009].
 Overtime – staff members are eligible to be paid in cash for overtime accrued after the
expiry of a period established in the Staff Regulations and Rules. The total amountpayable at December 31, 2010 is CHF 0.4 million [CHF 0.6 million at December 31,
2009].
With effect from 2010 the Organization has recognized the full liability for employee benefit
liabilities on its financial statements as follows:Financial Statements 2010
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December 31, 2010
(in Swiss francs)

December 31, 2009
(in Swiss francs)

Provision for accumulated leave - fixed term
Provision for accumulated leave - short-term andconsultants

1 102 957.76

1 320 796.66

882 937.34

1 098 807.14

Provision for separation benefits - Special Accounts

170 642.99

124 407.08

Provision for closed pension fund517 787.00

415 142.00

Provision for repatriation grant and travel

1 079 074.00

1 097 600.00

Provision for home leave not taken

157 828.00

197 417.30

Provision for voluntary separation programme

1 132 797.24

16 076 749.31

Provision for accrued overtime

447 905.74

546 857.56

Provision for post employment medical benefits

12 118 373.00

7 194 039.00

Sub Total Employment Benefit liabilities

17 610 303.07

28 071 816.04

Provision for closed pension fund3 315 058.00

2 575 324.00

Provision for accumulated leave

10 207 784.10

9 654 294.81

Provision for repatriation grant and travel

7 712 397.00

9 078 641.00

Provision for post employment medical benefits

83 813 746.00

75 409 437.00

Sub Total Employment Benefit liabilities

105 048 985.10

96 717 696.81

Total Employment Benefits

122 659 288.16

124 789 512.85

CURRENT LIABILITIES - Employment Benefits

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES - Employment
Benefits

In 2009 the Coordination Committee approved a voluntary separation program providing
additional benefits for staff members accepting early retirement. The total cost of the program
was CHF 22.0 million of which CHF 5.9 million was included in 2008-09 expenses and aprovision for the remaining CHF 16.1 million was established as part of the restatement of the2009 closing balances. CHF 14.9 million of the provision was utilized in 2010 and a remainingbalance of CHF 1.1 million will be utilized to cover continuing costs of pension and after service
health insurance costs for staff members covered by the program in 2012.

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NOTE 13: TRANSFERS PAYABLE

December 31, 2010
(in Swiss francs)

December 31, 2009
(in Swiss francs)

Madrid Union Complementary Fees

38 817 800.00

37 655 094.00

Madrid Union Supplementary Fees

3 034 900.00

3 053 258.00

Madrid Union Individual Fees

10 299 469.00

9 752 142.00

82.00

-

Hague Union Distribution

239 923.00

177 697.00

Madrid and Hague Union Repartition Fees

9 521 722.20

10 495 349.79

AMC deposits

987 286.39

817 606.06

PCT International Search Authorities

1 201 704.95

1 807 508.69

TOTAL TRANSFERS PAYABLE

64 102 887.54

63 758 655.54

CURRENT LIABILITIES - Transfers Payable

Madrid Union Continuation of Effects Fees

The Organization collects fees on behalf of the contracting parties of the Madrid Agreement andProtocol and the Common Regulations of the Hague Agreement. In addition, the Organization’s
PCT International Bureau collects funds from applicants to cover the cost of payments ofInternational Searching Authorities. The Organization holds these funds on a temporary basis
until they are transferred to the final beneficiary in accordance with the various treaties
administered by the Organization. The total fees collected by the Organization for the biennium
and an explanation of each are as follows:
Madrid Union Complementary and Supplementary fees: In accordance with the Madrid
Agreement [Article 8(2) (b and c)] and the Madrid Protocol [Article 8(2) (ii and iii)] theOrganization collects complementary and supplementary fees of 73 Swiss francs per application
or renewal on behalf of the contracting parties. The amount due to each contracting party varies
based upon the services provided by the party (examination undertaken). Funds are transferredannually at the beginning of the year following the reporting date.
Madrid Union Individual and Continuation of Effects fees: In accordance with Article 8(7) of the
Madrid Protocol and Rule 38 of the Common Regulations contracting parties may establish fees
which are collected by the Organization and payable to contracting parties within a monthfollowing the recording of the registration or designation of renewal for which the fee was paid.
Contracting parties that have elected to establish individual fees are not eligible to receive thecomplementary and supplementary fees described above. The amounts shown as payable
represent the fees to be transferred at the end of the reporting period.
Hague Union Distribution: In accordance with Rules 13.2(a)(iii), 13.2(e) and 24.2 of theCommon Regulations under the Hague Agreement, the Organization collects ordinary state
fees, state renewal fees and novelty examination fees on behalf of contracting parties forinternational registrations or their renewals. These funds are payable to the contracting parties
on a monthly basis. The amount shown as payable represents the amounts to be transferred at
the end of the reporting period.

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Madrid and Hague Union Repartition Fees: The Organization holds funds payable to contracting
parties when no clear payment instructions have been received or the contracting party requests
that payment be held pending confirmation. The amount shown includes the sum of CHF 1.8
million due to all of the countries making up the former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
consisting of Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Slovenia, Bosnia andHerzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro and CHF 5.5 million due to Serbia and Montenegro.
Negotiations are in progress to settle the amounts due to each country and payment will beeffected as soon as a mutual agreement between the concerned Member States has been
received by the International Bureau.
AMC Deposits: The Organization collects fees for arbitrations undertaken through its Arbitrationand Mediation Centre covering domain names and other issues related to intellectual property.
In addition to the fee paid to the Organization, participants deposit an amount equal to theestimated fee of the arbitrator. If the arbitrator’s fee exceeds the estimate, the Organization
requires the participants to provide the additional funds required. The amount collected is paid
directly to the arbitrator and is not recognized as income by the Organization. The amountshown above represents the net amount paid by participants but not paid to the arbitrator as of
the reporting date.
PCT International Searching Authorities: The International Bureau collects fees from applicants
for international patents to cover the costs of the international searches which are performed byInternational Searching Authorities designated by the Organization pursuant to the Patent
Cooperation Treaty (PCT). The amount shown above represents the amount to be transferred
to International Searching Authorities at the reporting date.

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NOTE 14: ADVANCE RECEIPTS

31 December 2010 Closing
Balance

01 January 2010 Opening
Balance(in Swiss Francs)(in Swiss Francs)

24 606 457.57
222 867.97
734 348.73
2 026 166.00
136 110 259.05
2 166 065.00
206 150.35
11 620 807.46
343 565.00
178 036 687.13

21 183 577.76
133 215.04
684 311.44
1 433 208.00
128 154 276.21
3 902 965.42
220 531.12
13 552 579.81
295 128.00
169 559 792.81

CURRENT LIABILITIES - Advance Receipts
Madrid Union Deposits payable to 3rd parties
Industrial design deposits
PCT/IBRO deposits
Advance payment of contributions
PCT Revenue deferred
Trademarks Revenue deferred
Industrial design Revenue deferred
Non exchange revenue deferred
Other deferred revenue
Total Advance Receipts

In many cases, the Organization collects fees and charges for services before the services are
performed completely, or before the fee is earned in accordance with the treaties, agreements,
protocols and regulations administered by the Organization. For fees received for international
applications in connection with the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), the Hague Union(Industrial Design) and the Madrid Union (Trademarks), the amounts collected are deferred until
earned upon final publication in accordance with the regulations covering each revenue source.
In addition, PCT revenue related to additional page charges for applications and supporting
documentation received in paper or easy versions and fees related to the translation ofpatentability reports, which occurs after publication, have also been deferred. All the amounts
shown represent fair value.
The calculations of the fee revenue to be deferred utilize estimates based upon the latest
available, reliable information available at the reporting date. A review of the estimate utilized forthe calculation of the deferral of Trademarks revenue at January 1 2010 indicated that a change
was appropriate to more accurately calculate the deferral required as a result of additional
experience. This change in estimate has been implemented prospectively in the calculation of
the deferral of Trademarks revenue required at 31 December 2010.
Voluntary contributions from donors to Special Accounts containing conditions requiring theOrganization to provide goods or services to recipient governments or other third parties, aretreated as deferred income until the services covered by the voluntary contributions are
performed, whereupon income is recognized.
NOTE 15: BORROWINGSThe Organization has borrowed funds from the International Organization Building Foundation(FIPOI) for the purpose of constructing its headquarters buildings in Geneva, Switzerland.
These loans were originally subject to interest payments. However, in 1996 the Swiss Federal
Department of External Relations agreed to waive any further payments of interest and the loans
currently require the reimbursement of principal only. The value of the interest waived in 2010
was CHF 0.6 million and the value of interest to be waived until the final payment on the loans,due in 2039, is CHF 6.7 million. After taking into consideration the value of the waiver of interest

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payments, the present value of the loans is recognized at the nominal value, since the value ofthe interest waiver is equal to the future value of the loan discount.
In addition, the periods of the original loans were extended. The total original borrowings andamounts outstanding shown as current and non-current liabilities at the reporting date areindicated in the table below:
December 31, 2010
(in Swiss francs)

December 31, 2009
(in Swiss francs)

CURRENT LIABILITIES - Borrowings
FIPOI Loan Payable

1 358 200.00

1 358 200.00

Sub Total Borrowings

1 358 200.00

1 358 200.00

25 011 575.00

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES - Borrowings
FIPOI Loan Payable
BCG/BCV New Building Loan Payable

114 000 000.00

26 369 775.00
50 000 000.00

Sub Total Borrowings

139 011 575.00

76 369 775.00

TOTAL BORROWINGS

140 369 775.00

77 727 975.00

In February 2008, the Organization entered into a contract with the Banque Cantonale deGenève and the Banque Cantonale Vaudoise to borrow CHF 114.0 million, plus a possible
supplementary amount of CHF 16.0 million, to be used to finance part of the cost of theconstruction of the new office building available for use until February 28, 2011. The interest
rate has been fixed at the Swiss franc Swap LIBOR for up to 15 years, plus a margin of between
0.30% to 0.70% dependent on the length of the term as determined by the Organization. The
principal of the loan is repayable at 3% per year. In addition to the payment of interest, thecontract provides for an annual repayment of principal equal to 3% of the total amount borrowed
beginning on February 28, 2012 for the original loan of CHF 114.0 million and the supplementaryloan of CHF 16.0 million, if utilized.
In October 2010, an amendment to the loan agreement was approved by the Banque Cantonalede Genève and the Banque Cantonale Vaudoise and WIPO providing an additional amount of
CHF 40.0 million to be used to finance part of the cost of the construction of the new conference
center and available for use during the period March 31, 2011 to March 31, 2014. The interest
rate has also been fixed at the Swiss franc Swap LIBOR for up to 15 years, plus a margin of
between 0.30% to 0.70% dependent on the length of the term as determined by theOrganization. The contract again provides for an annual repayment of principal equal to 3% of
the total amount borrowed, to begin on March 31, 2015 for the loan of CHF 40.0 million.
The amount of interest on the construction loans to be capitalized on completion of the buildings
was CHF 1.9 million.
NOTE 16: PROVISIONSThe Organization has established the following provisions related to outstanding obligations:Financial Statements 2010
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December 31, 2010
(in Swiss francs)

December 31, 2009
(in Swiss francs)

1 488 002.62
1 124 500.00
2 612 502.62

1 468 550.53
429 000.00
1 897 550.53

CURRENT LIABILITIES - Provisions
Education grants payable
Legal costs
TOTAL PROVISIONSThe provision for education grants payable relates to the number of months which have elapsed
between the start of the school year/university year and December 31, 2010 for which fees are
therefore due.
As part of its normal activities, the Organization is subject to litigation. Events occurring prior to
December 31, 2010 have created certain legal obligations at the reporting date. As it is probablethat these obligations will require future settlement and as the settlement amounts can bereliably estimated, a provision for legal costs has been established. The amount of the provision
has been estimated as closely as possible on the basis of information available.
Total
31.12.2010

Legal Costs
31.12.2010

Education Grant
31.12.2010

Total
01.01.2010

Education Grant
01.01.2010

Legal Costs
01.01.2010

Opening Balance
Additions
DeletionsUtilization

1 897 550.53
2 398 002.62
1 683 050.53

429 000.00
910 000.00
214 500.00

1 468 550.53
1 488 002.62
1 468 550.53

304 351.00
1 844 550.53
251 351.00

1 468 550.53-

304 351.00
376 000.00
251 351.00

Closing balance

2 612 502.62

1 124 500.00

1 488 002.62

1 897 550.53

1 468 550.53

429 000.00

NOTE 17: OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES - CURRENT ACCOUNTS
December 31, 2010
(in Swiss francs)

December 31, 2009
(in Swiss francs)

4 439 692.95
49 278 446.54
53 718 139.49

4 844 432.66
42 886 646.56
47 731 079.22

CURRENT LIABILITIES - current accounts
PCT current accounts - Italy and Japan
Other current accounts
TOTAL CURRENT ACCOUNTSThe Organization provides facilities for applicants for Trademarks and Industrial Design todeposit funds entitled “current accounts” for which the Organization acts as custodian pending
the use of the funds to cover fees required to be paid in connection with individual applications
and renewals. These funds are held until such time as specific applications are filed. On receiptof the application the current account balance is reduced and the funds are considered deposits
until the application has been registered.
In addition, the Organization maintains bank accounts in its name to provide a mechanism forcertain contracting parties to transfer funds which these parties have collected on behalf of theOrganization. Until such time as the contracting party informs the Organization that funds heldin these accounts represent income belonging to the Organization, the balance remaining in theaccounts is not recognized as income.

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NOTE 18: CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Several members of WIPO personnel are in dispute with the Organization and some of thesehave cases before the Joint Advisory Committee or the Joint Grievance Panel. The amount ofany potential obligation is as yet to be confirmed and the potential outflow of resources cannot
be measured with sufficient reliability to be considered a liability. The estimated value of suchcontingent liabilities is in a range from CHF 136 550 to CHF 708 000 at the reporting date.
The Organization has no material unrecognized contractual commitments. Outstanding
contracts for the construction of the new building at 31 December 2010 totaled CHF 2.1 million
and for the construction of the new conference hall totaled CHF 5.0 million.
WIPO is engaged in negotiations with the principal contractor involved with the construction of
the new building regarding the late delivery of parts of the building. It is as yet too early toquantify the indemnity to be paid to the Organization.
NOTE 19: LEASES – WIPO AS LESSEEThe Organization has a number of leases providing additional space, storage and specialized
facilities in Geneva. In addition, the Organization leases space for its liaison offices in New
York, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Singapore. The majority of these leases are cancellable by theOrganization subject to notification periods specified in the agreements. The Organizationleases space adjacent to its headquarters in Geneva and in New York under the terms of noncancellable lease agreements which have outstanding payments to the end of the lease period
as follows:

Non cancellable operating leases> 1 year
2 126 887.00

1-5 years0< 5 years0

The Organization’s obligations to lessors of office premises are guaranteed by banks for a
maximum of CHF 1.8 million [2009 CHF1.8 million]. The most important lease applies to theProcter and Gamble Building which is for 1.7 million over its duration and covers space which
the Organization plans to vacate at the expiration of the lease on 31 August 2011. The
Organization has no outstanding leases qualifying as finance leases at the reporting date. The
total amount of lease payments recognized as an expense in the reporting period was CHF 9.7
million [CHF 19.3 million in 2008-09].
NOTE 20: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONSThe Organization is governed by the WIPO Assembly composed of representatives of all
member countries. They do not receive remuneration from the Organization. The Organization
is managed by a Director-General and by Deputy and Assistant Directors-General and officers(key management personnel) that are remunerated by the Organization. The aggregate
remuneration paid to key management personnel includes salaries, allowances, statutory traveland other entitlements paid in accordance with the Staff Rules and Regulations and applicable
to all staff. In addition, the Director-General, deputy directors general and assistant directors
general receive representation allowances. Key management personnel are members of the UN
Joint Service Pension Fund (UNJSPF) to which the personnel and the Organization contributes
and are also eligible for participation in the Staff Health Insurance Scheme including the after
service medical insurance scheme if they meet the eligibility requirements.
The Organization has no ownership interest in associations or joint ventures and no controlled
entities. WIPO is a member of the United Nations Joint Service Pension Fund (UNJSPF) andFinancial Statements 2010
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certain of its current and former staff are members of WIPO’s Closed Pension Fund (CROMPI).
The relationship with these two funds is explained in detail in note 12.
The Organization has a relationship with the International Union for the Protection of New
Varieties of Plants (UPOV) whereby the Director-General of the Organization serves as
Secretary-General of UPOV. The Organization is responsible for providing space, personnel
administration, financial administration, procurement services and other administrative support to
UPOV in accordance with the terms of an agreement between the Organization and UPOV
dated 26 November 1982. UPOV reimburses the Organization for the cost of such services inaccordance with the terms of said agreement.
The Council of UPOV which serves as UPOV’s governing body consists of the representativesof the contracting parties to the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties ofPlants of 2 December 1961, as revised. In accordance with the Rules and Regulations of
UPOV, the office of UPOV, consisting of the UPOV Secretary-General and staff, exercises its
functions in complete independence of the Organization.
In addition to full reimbursement of all funds disbursed by the Organization on behalf of UPOV,
the Organization receives CHF 0.6 million per year from UPOV to cover the costs of services
provided under the agreement between the two organizations. There were no other materialtransactions with related parties during 2010.
Key management personnel and their aggregate remuneration were as follows:2010
Number of
Individuals

2009
Aggregate
remuneration(as an average)

Number of
Individuals

Aggregate
remuneration(as an average)

Director-General, deputies
and assistants

8.00

3 072 282

6.75

2 871 946

Senior Officers

12.42

3 852 238

16.58

5 588 621

There were no loans to key management personnel or to their close family members which were
not available to other categories of staff. There was no other remuneration or compensation to
key management personnel or to their close family members.
NOTE 21: RESERVES AND FUND BALANCE
The fund balance of the Organization represents the accumulated net result of operations in2010 and prior periods. The fund balance includes the amount set aside to finance post
employment benefits from a charge of six percent levied against net salary plus post adjustment.
Beginning in 2010, the revaluation surplus reserves include the results of a revaluation (fromhistoric cost to fair value) of the land owned by the Organization on which the new building isbeing constructed. The fair value has been determined by an independent valuation.

Financial Statements 2010
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31 December 2010
Closing Balance

Accumulated surpluses/(deficits)
Working capital funds
Revaluation surplus
NET ASSETS

171 350 120.37
8 342 388.11
15 045 876.40
194 738 384.88

01 January 2010
Opening Balance

IPSAS Adjustments

Total Outstanding
CHF
184 890 140.08
8 342 388.11
15 045 876.40
208 278 404.59-35 020 571.32
15 045 876.40-19 974 694.92

31 December 2009
Closing Balance

219 910 711.40
8 342 388.11
228 253 099.51

Reserves include the Working Capital Funds established by the Assemblies of Members Statesof each of the Unions to provide advance financing of appropriation should there be a temporary
liquidity shortfall.
Capital Management: WIPO’s capital consists of its accumulated surplus and working capitalfunds which form part of its net assets. The capital is managed in accordance with the Policy on
Reserve Funds and principles applied in respect of the use of reserves adopted by the
Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO at its 48th series of meetings in 2010 [A/48/9]. The
policy establishes a target level for accumulated surplus equal to a percentage of estimatedbiennial expenditures for each of the Unions forming the Organization. In addition, each of thetreaty agreements of the respective Unions establishes a level for the working capital funds.
Funds equal to the target level for accumulated surplus and the working capital funds are set
aside to maintain sufficient levels of liquidity and to cover operational deficits should they occur.
Accumulated surplus funds in excess of the target may be made available by the Assemblies tofinance capital improvements or other priorities in accordance with the policy on the Utilization ofreserves established by WIPO’s Assemblies.
NOTE 22: RESTATEMENT OF 2009 ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE
The audited balances in the following schedule represent the Balance Sheet (Statement II of the
2008-09 audited Financial Management Report).
The restated balances incorporate
adjustments made owing to changes in accounting policies and other adjustments related to theinitial adoption of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) by the Organization
effective January 1, 2010. The net result of all of the adjustments is a reduction in theaccumulated fund balance of CHF 20.0 million as follows:Financial Statements 2010
page 41

12.31.2009(Audited)

FITSW

IPSAS
Adjustments

12.31.2009(Restated)

Note(in millions of Swiss francs)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable (non-exchange transactions)
Accounts receivable (exchange transactions)
Inventories
Other current assets

Non-current assets
Equipment
Investment Property
Intangible Assets
Land and buildings
Accounts receivable (non-exchange transactions)
Other non-current assets
TOTAL ASSETSLIABILITIESCurrent liabilities
Accounts payable
Employee benefits
Transfers payable
Advance receipts
Current portion of borrowings
Provisions
Other current liabilities

Non-current liabilities
Employee benefits
Borrowings
TOTAL LIABILITIES
Accumulated Surplus
Working Capital Funds
Revaluation Surplus
NET ASSETS

350.9
2.2
12.3
1.7
367.0

15.8
0.1
-1.7
14.2

-0.9
11.5
2.4
13.0

366.7
1.3
23.9
2.4
394.3

3
4
4
5

3.4
125.8
7.0
10.0
146.2
513.2

14.2

3.8
0.9
28.2
151.5
-6.4
178.0
191.1

3.8
4.3
28.2
277.3
0.6
10.0
324.2
718.5

6
7
8
9
4
10

24.2
9.0
63.8
23.7
1.4
1.9
47.7
171.7

0.5
0.1
13.6
14.2

0.1
19.0
132.2
151.3

24.7
28.1
63.8
169.6
1.4
1.9
47.7
337.2

11
12
13
14
15
16
17

36.9
76.4
113.3
284.9
219.9
8.3
228.2

14.2
-

59.8
59.8
211
-35.0
15.0
-20.0

96.7
76.4
173.1
510.3
184.9
8.3
15.0
208.2

12
15

Financial Statements 2010
page 42NOTE 23: RECONCILIATION OF STATEMENT OF BUDGETARY COMPARISON (STATEMENT V) AND
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW (STATEMENT IV)
WIPO’s budget and financial accounts are prepared using two different bases. The Statement of
Financial Position, Statement of Financial Performance, Statement of Changes in Net Assets
and Statement of Cash Flow are prepared on a full accrual basis, whereas the Statement ofComparison of Budget and Actual Amounts (Statement V) is prepared on a modified accrualbasis in accordance with WIPO’s Financial Regulations and Rules.
As required by IPSAS-24, the actual amounts presented on a comparable basis to the budget
shall, where the financial statements and the budget are not prepared on a comparable basis,
have been reconciled to the actual surplus (deficit) amounts presented in the Statement of Cash
Flow (Statement IV) identifying separately basis, timing and entity differences. WIPO’s budget isadopted by the Assemblies on a biennial basis, however, separate estimates are prepared foreach of the two annual periods. Therefore there are no timing differences to report.
Operating
Actual amount on comparable basis (Statement V)

3.1

2010
Investing
Financing(in millions of Swiss francs)
-

Total
3.1

Depreciation
Equipment acquisition
Capitalization of construction expense
Capitalization of construction loan interest
Repayment of loan principal
Changes in employee benefit provisions
Deferral of revenue from fees
Change in provision for doubtful debts
Inventory Recognition
Total Basis differences

-5.2
1.3
1.3
1.9
-5.9
-5.7
0.1
-12.2

-0.2
-0.2

1.4
1.4

-5.2
1.3
1.1
1.9
1.4
-5.9
-5.7
0.1
-11.0

Projects financed from reserves
Special Accounts financed from donor contributions
Total Entity differences

-5.7
-5.7

-

-

-5.7
-5.7

Actual amount in the Statement of Financial Performance(Statement II)

-14.8

-0.2

1.4

-13.6

Basis differences occur when the approved budget is prepared on a basis other than the fullaccrual accounting basis. Basis differences include the depreciation of assets, full recognition ofprovisions and deferral of unearned revenue.
Entity differences represent the inclusion in WIPO’s financial accounts of the voluntary
contributions (Special Accounts), which are not included in WIPO’s published Program andBudget.
Presentation differences represent the treatment of equipment purchases and work in progresson the new building as investing activities on Statement IV rather than as expenses inStatement V.
Financing differences relate to the repayment of principal on outstanding loans.

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NOTE 24: REVENUE
Amounts shown for the Program and Budget represent actual revenue received related to theOrganization’s budget as adopted by the Assemblies. Voluntary contributions represent revenue
received in connection with contributions made by donors to individual projects not included in
the Program and Budget.
IPSAS adjustments are related to the deferral of unearned revenue. Revenue from voluntary
contributions is deferred until earned through the delivery of the specific services provided in theplan of work agreed with the donor. Revenue from PCT and Madrid fees is deferred until earned
through the publication of the international application in accordance with the rules of each of theUnions.
Year 2010
ProgramSpecial

IPSAS

BudgetAccounts

Adjustments

REVENUE
Assessed contributions
Voluntary contributions
Publications revenue
Investment revenue

17.4
0.5
5.2

PCT System fees
Madrid System fees
Hague System fees

213.6
48.5
3.0
265.1

Sub-total fees
Arbitration and Mediation
Exchange gain (loss)
Program support charges
Other/miscellaneous revenue
TOTAL REVENUE
Note 1 – as per Statement of Financial Performance(in millions of Swiss francs)
7.2-

Total (Note 1)

1.9
-

17.4
9.1
0.5
5.2

-

-7.5
1.7
-5.8

206.1
50.2
3.0
259.3

1.8

-

-

1.8

-0.2
0.8
2.1
292.7

-0.4
6.8

-0.7
-4.5

-0.5
0.1
2.1
294.9

Financial Statements 2010
page 44NOTE 25: EXPENSE

EXPENSES

Program
BudgetFinanced from
Reserves

Year 2010
Special
Accounts

IPSAS
Adjustments

Total (Note 1)

5.6
-0.1
-3.6
0.1
-1.3
-0.5
5.2
-0.7
4.5

208.5
20.0
39.4
31.9
2.6
0.7
0.2
5.2
308.5

(in millions of Swiss francs)
Personnel expenditure
Travel and fellowships
Contractual services
Operating expenses
Supplies and materials
Furniture and equipment
Construction
Depreciation
Program support costs
TOTAL EXPENSE

198.1
15.7
37.1
34.2
2
1.6
0.7
289.4

2.2
0.6
1.2
1.1
0.4
0.2
5.7

2.6
3.7
1.2
0.2
0.1
0.4
0.7
8.9

Expenses in the Program and Budget and for Voluntary Contributions are reported on a modified
accrual basis, recognizing expense when goods are received and services are rendered.
However, costs of the acquisition of equipment, expenses related to production of inventory andexpenses related to construction are recorded as expensed when paid and provisions for post
employment benefits are recognized only to the extent funded. In addition, changes to theprovision for doubtful debts, depreciation of equipment and buildings and equipment disposal
are not recognized as expense.
Personnel expenditure includes short-term employee benefits such as base salary, post
adjustment, dependents’ allowance, pension contribution, health and other insurance
contributions, home leave and other entitlements for permanent and short-term staff andconsultants. The amount shown as IPSAS adjustments includes changes in the provisions for
employee benefit liabilities (CHF 5.8 million), transfers to work in progress of consultant services
related to construction projects (CHF 0.2 million) and costs related to publications inventory(CHF 0.2 million).
Travel includes the costs of airfare, daily subsistence allowances, terminal allowances and othertravel costs for staff on official business and travel for participants, lecturers and fellows inconnection with training activities. Contractual services include translators, interpreters andother non-staff or consultant service agreements.
Operating expenses include items such as premises rent, maintenance and utilities, bankcharges and the cost of communications. IPSAS adjustments include costs related to
publications inventory (CHF 0.1 million), capitalization of interest and other costs related to the
new construction (totaling CHF 3.7 million).
The costs of depreciation of buildings and intangible assets (CHF 3.8 million) and equipment(CHF 1.5 million) are treated as IPSAS adjustments. The transfer to fixed assets of the costs ofequipment (CHF 1.3 million) and construction (CHF 0.5 million) expensed in the Program andBudget are also included within IPSAS adjustments as are the costs of equipment no longer
included in fixed assets (CHF 0.1 million).

Financial Statements 2010
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NOTE 26: EXCHANGE GAIN AND LOSSThe Organization realizes exchange gains and losses on accounts payable and accounts
receivable transactions incurred in currencies other than Swiss francs based on the exchange
rate in effect on the date of the transaction. Exchange gains or losses are also realized frompayments made to International Searching Authorities (ISA) under the Patent Cooperation
Treaty which are valued in the currency of the ISA but collected by WIPO in Swiss francs or by
the national receiving office in its local currency. In addition, unrealized exchange gains andlosses relating to the revaluation of bank accounts and other monetary assets and liabilities into
Swiss francs at the exchange rate in effect on the reporting date are recognized on the financial
statements. The net effect of all exchange gains and losses is recognized as a component ofrevenue on the Statement of Financial Performance.

Description
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
PCT International Searching Authority

Net Impact
16 032.88-227 640.71
1 712 371.47

Gain
466 133.59
233 549.66
1 778 623.80

Loss-450 100.71-461 190.37-66 252.33

Sub total realized gain (loss)

1 500 763.64

2 478 307.05-977 543.41

Bank accounts
Special account bank accounts
PCT bank accounts
Arbitration and Mediation bank accounts
PCT current accounts
Arbitration and Mediation other assets andliabilities
Other assets and liabilities-185 582.81-392 958.94-1 268 465.19-17 145.59
56 606.65

714 419.67
806 761.38
892 634.98
276 271.44
207 257.16-900 002.48-1 199 720.32-2 161 100.17-293 417.03-150 650.51

75 018.75-217 252.77

320 776.05
2 901 477.61-245 757.30-3 118 730.38

Sub total unrealized gain (loss)-1 949 779.90

6 119 598.29-8 069 378.19-449 016.26

8 597 905.34-9 046 921.60

TOTAL EXCHANGE GAIN (LOSS)NOTE 27: EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATEWIPO’s reporting date is December 31, 2010 and its financial statements were authorized forissuance on June 30, 2011. No material events, favorable or unfavorable, which would have
impacted upon the statements have been incurred between the reporting date and the date on
which the financial statements were authorized for issue.
NOTE 28: SEGMENT REPORTING
Segment reporting is presented in a format which represents the various Unions as thesegments that make up the World Intellectual Property Organization. The Unions were createdby the various treaties administered by WIPO.
The WIPO contribution financed Unions have been consolidated for presentation purposes.
These include the Paris, Berne, Locarno, Nice and IPC unions along with the functions coveredby the WIPO Convention. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Union, Madrid Union(Trademarks), Hague Union (Industrial Design) and Lisbon Union (Appellations of Origin) areFinancial Statements 2010
page 46

each governed by an Assembly which meets annually to adopt a budget and take such otheractions as may be appropriate under the relevant treaties.
WIPO’s assets and liabilities, other than the reserves representing net assets, are owned by or
are the responsibility of the entire organization and not assets or liabilities of individual unions orsegments. The assets and liabilities generally support a wide range of service delivery activities
across multiple Unions (segments). The only exception is the investment property in Meyrin
which is owned by the Madrid Union. Therefore, individual assets and liabilities will not bereflected in the disclosure of information for individual segments or unions but are shown
separately as unallocated assets and liabilities. Only the net assets/equity including the working
capital funds and reserves are shown by individual segment.
Most revenue is accounted for by Union in WIPO’s accounts. Revenue from interest earnings
has been allocated among the Unions based upon total cash reserves and current revenue in2010. Expenses are accounted for by program and then re-allocated to the various Unions
based upon a methodology accepted by the WIPO General Assembly as part of the adoption of
WIPO’s 2008-2009 Program and Budget.
A separate segment has been established for voluntary contributions representing amounts
administered by WIPO on behalf of individual donors to carry out programs related to WIPO’s
mandate. Revenue and expense related to Voluntary Contributions (Special Accounts) areaccounted for separately in the financial accounting system.
All expenses are allocated among the Unions making up the segments based upon theapproved allocation methodology. Expenses for the Special Accounts segment relating tovoluntary contributions to the Organization are recorded as actual cost. The only inter-segment
charge represents the costs of program support incurred by the Unions in support of Special
Accounts. Program support costs are charged to the Special Accounts based on a percentage
of total direct expenditure specified in the agreement with the donor making the voluntary
contribution.

Financial Statements 2010
page 47

ProgramREVENUE, EXPENSE AND RESERVES BY SEGMENT
Program Title

PCT

MadridHague

LisbonSpecial
Accounts

Total

Sub-total revenue on budgetary basis
IPSAS Adjustments to revenue
TOTAL

17 411.2
365.1
62.3
482.2
92.3
18 413.1-0.7
18 412.4

213 611.2
2 737.9
192.2
482.2
1 125.1
218 148.7-7 504.8
210 643.9

48 444.8
1 952.6
196.8
752.9
532.4
51 879.5
1 736.9
53 616.4

2 977.2
74.6
24.8
482.2
21.3
3 580.1
14.4
3 594.5

3.8
4.8
0.2
482.2
3.5
494.5
494.5

7 148.6
26.1-385.0
6 789.7
1 271.7
8 061.5

24 559.8
265 037.0
5 161.3476.3
2 296.7
1 774.6
299 305.6-4 482.4
294 823.2

ExpensePatents
Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications
Copyright and Related Rights
Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expressions and Genetic Resources
The PCT System
Madrid, Hague and Lisbon Systems
Arbitration, Mediation and Domain Names
Development Agenda Coordination
Africa, Arab, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean Countries, LDCs
Cooperation with certain countries in Europe and Asia
The WIPO Academy
International Classifications and WIPO IP Standards
International Patent Classification
Patent ScopeIP Office Modernization
Economic Studies, Statistics and Analysis
Building Respect for IP
IP and Global Challenges
Communications
External Offices and Relations
Executive Management
Finance, Budget and Program Management
Human Resources Management and Development
Administrative Support Services
Information and Communications Technology
Internal Audit and OversightConference and Language Services
Security
The New Construction
Small and Medium Size Enterprises
Sub-total expense on budgetary basis
Financed from Reserves
Special Accounts
IPSAS Adjustments to expense
TOTAL

287.8
441.2
5 778.1
2 883.6
235.9
117.0
849.6
173.3
220.8
190.3
77.2
152.9
90.3
70.8
137.0
380.4
277.5
507.2
469.2
614.9
1 455.7
1 160.8
89.5
975.1
270.3
177.8
121.1
18 205.3
722.6
322.5
19 250.4

3 372.9723.6
1 140.5
82 001.5
2 876.5
1 886.6
13 698.7
2 794.3
3 559.4
3 194.9
3 796.7
2 465.5
1 456.1
1 141.5
2 208.6
6 132.9
4 475.0
6 731.7
6 226.9
8 160.8
19 320.1
15 405.7
1 187.4
12 941.3
3 587.7
2 359.7
1 951.9
214 798.5
4 092.8
3 804.6
222 695.8

143.0
1 346.4
92.1
25 158.4
1 361.1
152.3
1 105.7
225.5
287.3
95.2
902.9
199.0
117.5
92.1
178.3
495.0
361.2
1 638.1
1 515.3
1 985.8
4 701.4
4 412.4288.9
3 149.2
873.0
574.2
157.6
51 609.0
953.8
914.1
53 477.0

297.2
1 745.8
54.4
31.7
62.3
162.1
149.9
196.5
465.1
370.9
28.6
311.5
86.4
56.8
4 019.2
5.8
71.2
4 096.2

454.9
9.1
2.1
26.4
24.4
32.0
75.7
60.3
4.6
50.7
14.0
9.2
763.3
5.8
13.5
782.6

-

8 643.0-581.5
8 061.5

3 803.7
2 808.4
7 010.7
2 883.6
82 001.5
27 359.0
4 537.0
2 155.9
15 654.1
3 193.1
4 067.5317.2
3 194.9
4 841.2
2 817.5
1 664.0
1 304.5
2 523.8
7 008.3
5 113.7
9 065.5
8 385.7
10 989.926 018.0
21 410.1
1 599.0
17 427.8
4 831.4
3 177.8
2 230.5
289 395.3
5 780.7
8 643.0
4 544.3
308 363.4

Reserves and working capital funds at December 31, 2009 Per FMR
2010 Surplus on UNSAS basis (budget plus financed from reserves)
IPSAS Adjustments to assets and liabilities 2008-09
IPSAS Adjustments to assets and liabilities 2010
Reserves and working capital funds at December 31, 2010

25 662.1-514.8-2 411.3-323.1
22 412.8

159 770.2- 742.6-31 435.6-11 309.4
116 282.6

42 207.0-683.4
11 896.1
822.8
54 242.4473.2-444.8
1 906.7-56.8
1 878.2

140.5-274.6
69.5
-13.5
-78.1

-1 853.3
1 853.3-

228 252.9-4 513.5-19 974.6-9 026.8
194 738.0

Revenue
Contributions
Fees
Interest
Publications
Other Income+UPOV
Arbitration

01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

UNIONS
Contribution
Financed-Financial Statements 2010
page 48
WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATIONANNEX ISTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION BY BUSINESS UNIT [UNAUDITED]FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010
(in Swiss francs)

ASSETS

Notes

Program and Budget
December 31
December 31
2010

Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable (non-exchange transactions)
Accounts receivable (exchange transactions)
Inventory
Other current assets
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Accounts receivable (non-exchange transactions)Land and buildings
Equipment
Intangible Assets
Investment Property
Other non-current assets
Total non-current assets

Funds-in-Trust
December 31
December 31

2009

2010

IPSAS Adjustments
December 31
December 31

Projects financed from reserves
December 31
December 31

2009

2010

2009

2010

2009

Consolidated
December 31
December 31
2010

3

369 204 975.65

350 889 953.46

14 280 149.71

15 805 748.31

-

-

4

3 120 952.00

2 147 553.00

-

-

-

-

-38 487.00-878 427.00

2 204 038.00

1 269 126.00

412 453 786.98

12 313 591.80

58 837.01

56 342.96

40 822.72

8 483.67

451 189.47

11 509 625.13

24 514 261.31

23 888 043.56

191 390.61

2 388 694.61

2 580 085.22

2 388 694.61

-

-

-

-

-

-

139 162 740.10

105 257 712.51-2 328 398.63-1 633 377.44-136 834 341.45-103 624 335.07

523 942 454.73

470 608 810.77

12 010 588.09

14 228 713.83-136 793 518.73-103 615 851.40

-

2009

604 093.08

0.02

0.00

412 783 509.91

394 241 565.94

6 883 454.00

7 042 518.00

-

-

9

26 773 453.64

28 131 653.64--

137 418 518.18

6

1.00

1.00

-

-

-

-

-160 613.45

3 820 993.67

3 660 381.22

3 820 994.67

8

-

-

-

-

-

-

-439 617.29

28 208 775.79

27 769 158.51

28 208 775.79

710

3 394 560.50
10 000 000.00

3 394 560.50
10 000 000.00

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

47 051 469.14

48 568 733.14-

137 418 518.18

97 606 457.84

449 852.54

570 993 923.87

519 177 543.91

14 228 713.83 -624 999.45-6 009 393.56

1 053 945.63

11

13 013 787.29

24 161 818.38

63 911.69

474 994.25

6 405 727.01-

12-9 912 646.30

8 957 455.00

170 642.99

124 407.08

-

-

13

64 102 887.54

63 758 655.54

-

-

-

-

14

27 933 405.27

23 729 440.24

13 629 312.50--

4 272 929.30

15

1 358 200.00

1 358 200.00

-

-

-

-

-

16

2 612 502.62

1 897 550.53

-

-

-

-

-

17

53 718 139.49

47 731 079.22

-

-

-

-

-

152 826 275.91

171 594 198.91

13 863 867.18

6 405 727.01-

12 010 588.09-

366 695 701.77

4

TOTAL ASSETS-

13 019 892.74

383 485 125.36

97 606 457.84

37 826.00-6 439 942.00

481 338.00

602 576.00

1 012 257.28

151 536 556.65

316 740 785.75

277 274 668.13

921 439.50

4 316 000.00

4 316 000.00

10 000 000.00

10 000 000.00

178 047 823.61

362 967 663.48

324 223 014.59

191 067 716.35

775 751 173.39

718 464 580.53-54 714.82

84 797.39

19 513 508.56

24 721 610.02

8 362 352.41

18 989 953.96

17 610 303.07

28 071 816.04-

LIABILITIESCurrent Liabilities
Accounts payable (exchange transactions)
Employee benefits
Transfers payable
Advance receipts
Current portion of borrowings
Provisions
Other current and financial liabilities
Total current liabilities
Non-current Liabilities
Transfers payable
Employee benefits
Borrowings
Provisions
Other non-current liabilities
Total non-current liabilities

13 629 312.50

14 228 713.83

12 580 566.89-

64 102 887.54

63 758 655.54

178 036 687.13

169 559 792.81-

1 358 200.00

1 358 200.00-

2 612 502.62

1 897 550.53-

53 718 139.49

47 731 079.22

336 952 228.41

337 098 704.16

132 201 040.07

151 275 791.42

-

-

-

-

-

-

12

47 782 209.08

36 951 076.95

-

-

-

-

15

139 011 575.00

76 369 775.00

-

-

-

-

-

-

16

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

186 793 784.08

113 320 851.95

-

-

-

-2 499 843.84

339 620 059.99
219 910 711.40

284 915 050.86
195 287 884.11

13 863 867.18-

6 405 727.01--

10 080 723.05-

8 342 388.11

8 342 388.11

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL LIABILITIES
Accumulated surpluses/(deficits)
Working capital funds
Revaluation surplus
ASHI Liability Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Surplus (deficit) current period
NET ASSETS

Annex I – Statement of Financial Position by Business Unit-

14 228 713.83---2 499 843.84--

59 766 619.86

105 048 985.10

96 717 696.81

139 011 575.00

76 369 775.00

59 766 619.86

244 060 560.10

173 087 471.81

211 042 411.27-35 020 571.32

581 012 788.51
184 890 140.08

510 186 175.96
160 267 312.79

15 045 876.40-

8 342 388.11

8 342 388.11

15 045 876.40

15 045 876.40--

3 120 764.37

30 632 220.85-1 853 279.09--5 780 727.56-6 009 393.56-9 026 777.43--13 540 019.71

24 622 827.29-

231 373 863.88

234 262 493.07-1 853 279.09--5 780 727.56-6 009 393.56-9 026 777.43-19 974 694.92

194 738 384.88

208 278 404.59

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WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATIONANNEX IISTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE BY BUSINESS UNIT [UNAUDITED]FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010
(in Swiss francs)
Program and Budget
Notes

Funds-in-Trust

Projects financed from reserves

IPSAS Adjustments

Consolidated

December 31, 2010

December 31, 2009

December 31, 2010

December 31, 2009

December 31, 2010

December 31, 2009

December 31, 2010

December 31, 2009

December 31, 2010

December 31, 200934 826 607.00
15 111 133.80
1 123 879.90
18 235 464.67

REVENUE
Assessed contributions
Voluntary contributions
Publications revenue

24
24
24

17 411 168.00
476 286.97

34 826 607.00
1 123 879.90

7 148 608.82-

15 111 133.80----661.00
1 931 772.35--

Interest

24

5 135 104.58

17 844 874.84

26 146.04

390 589.83

-

-

-

-

17 410 507.00
9 080 381.17
476 286.97
5 161 250.62

PCT System fees
Madrid System fees
Hague System fees
Other fees
Sub Total Fees

24
24
24
24

213 611 175.64
48 444 769.00
2 977 244.97
3 770.00
265 036 959.61

443 588 751.46
94 846 145.35
5 359 475.00
5 400.00
543 799 771.81

-

-

-

-

-7 504 793.37
1 736 900.42
14 380.77-5 753 512.18-

206 106 382.27
50 181 669.42
2 991 625.74
3 770.00
259 283 447.43

443 588 751.46
94 846 145.35
5 359 475.00
5 400.00
543 799 771.81

Arbitration and Mediation fees24

1 774 627.98

3 318 598.20

-

-

-

-

3 318 598.20

24
24
24

-153 593.61
752 468.57
2 082 830.42
2 681 705.38

574 156.99
1 308 922.14
4 634 042.99
6 517 122.12-385 021.61-385 021.61-413 423.69-413 423.69

-

-

-

1 774 627.98

Exchange Gains (loss)
Programme support charges
Other/miscellaneous revenue
Sub Total Miscellaneous-660 032.57-660 032.57-538 615.22
92 436.00
2 082 830.42
1 636 651.20

160 733.30
1 308 922.14
4 634 042.99
6 103 698.43

292 515 852.52

607 430 853.87

6 789 733.25

15 088 299.94---4 482 433.40-

294 823 152.37

622 519 153.81

198 197 614.48
15 710 184.88
37 081 958.56
34 199 634.10
2 011 007.87
1 554 360.23
640 328.03
289 395 088.15

396 779 380.21
34 047 806.63
71 451 531.25
58 853 086.54
5 585 138.59
5 783 450.70
1 581 839.10
2 716 400.00
576 798 633.02

2 526 101.32
3 706 131.55
1 194 846.99
179 350.81
12 798.88
363 750.22
660 032.57
8 643 012.34

3 955 140.12
7 233 921.62
1 747 405.40
236 451.32
61 591.86
220 026.40
1 633 763.22
15 088 299.94

2 210 081.41
595 403.35
1 173 148.51
1 186 931.40
445 402.89
169 760.00
5 780 727.56

620 143.86
4 069.18
1 656 238.78
36 171.51
265 726.79
50 940.00
3 376 103.44
6 009 393.56

5 455 143.59-36 308.58-79 615.82-3 697 066.88
99 295.73-1 342 189.25-486 327.18
5 291 444.99-660 032.57
4 544 344.03-

208 388 940.80
19 975 411.20
39 370 338.24
31 868 849.43
2 568 505.37
745 681.20
154 000.85
5 291 444.99
308 363 172.08

401 354 664.19
41 285 797.43
74 855 175.43
59 125 709.37
5 912 457.24
6 054 417.10
4 957 942.54
1 633 763.22
2 716 400.00
597 896 326.52

3 120 764.37

30 632 220.85-1 853 279.09--5 780 727.56-6 009 393.56-9 026 777.43--13 540 019.71

24 622 827.29

Total revenue
EXPENSES
Personnel expenditure
Travel and fellowships
Contractual services
Operating expenses
Supplies and materials
Furniture and equipment
Construction
Depreciation
Programme support costs
Loan repayment
Total expenses
SURPLUS/DEFICIT FOR THE PERIOD

25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25

Annex II – Statement of Financial Performance by Business Unit.

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Annex III – Special Accounts by Donor Contributions

Annex III – Special Accounts by Donor Contributions
Fund-in-Trust
Donor
Accredited indigenous and local
communities

Fund code

Income 2010
Balance as of December
31, 2009
Funds received

Expenditure 2010

Interest

Exch. Rate diff.

Reimbursements

Total income

Staff expenditure Other direct expenditure

Administrative support
costs

Total expenditure

Balance as of December
31, 2010

W_IGC

169 710.85-

261.35--261.35-89 656.48-

89 656.48

80 315.72

Brazil

WBRAZ

1 608 964.13-

3 320.97-102 582.29-- 99 261.32

27 001.42

573 136.96-

600 138.38

909 564.43

Costa Rica

WCORI

36 232.15

-

46.19

-2 664.27-- 2 618.08

-

84.71

-

84.71

33 529.36

El Salvador

WELSA

57 866.28

-

87.25

-4 409.97-- 4 322.72

-

84.71

-

84.71

53 458.85

European Union (Bangladesh Project) WBGLD

320 489.88

482 278.27

1 303.16-72 071.43-

411 510.00

135 312.00

76 697.51

11 155.95

223 165.46

508 834.42

Finland/Copyright I

WFICR

21 227.81

-

49.53

-3 411.72-- 3 362.19

-

82.69

-13.3569.34

17 796.28

Finland/Copyright II

WFINL

14 666.53

-

35.89

-2 438.25-- 2 402.36

-

83.00

-

83.00

12 181.17

Finland/Copyright III

WFIMO

129 252.16

59 451.66

518.27-29 865.49-

30 104.44-

7 178.44-28.527 149.92

152 206.68

France/Copyright

WFRCR

583.96

-

-

-

-

-

-

80.00

7.80

87.80

496.16

France/Industrial Property

WFRIP

596 056.72

300 000.00

992.300.02-

300 992.32-

76 860.36

6 801.65

83 662.01

813 387.03

Germany/
Junior Professional Officers

WDEJP

642 554.05

594 916.45

890.00--102 282.1

493 524.35

529 341.30

4 634.55

43 731.80

577 707.65

558 370.75

Italy/Intellectual Property

WITIP

342 617.90-

665.301 151.19-

1 816.49-

16 807.83

1 118.49

17 926.32

326 508.07

Italy/Junior Professional Officers

WITJP

23 723.06

143 609.00

169.55--

143 778.55

117 594.28

4 322.09

10 374.67

132 291.04

35 210.57

Japan/Africa - LDCs

WJPAF

1 606 873.84

1 100 000.00

2 232.30-1 134.68-

1 101 097.62

101 699.00

966 512.20

85 104.75

1 153 315.95

1 554 655.51

Japan/Copyright

WJPCR

638 085.15

585 807.00

1 122.35

509.35-587 438.70

153 234.46

497 932.99

43 556.20

694 723.65

530 800.20

Japan/Industrial Property

WJPIP

2 353 765.82

1 830 300.00

3 991.05

24 326.59-

1 858 617.64

470 902.72

1 565 704.05

180 490.55

2 217 097.32

1 995 286.14

Japan/Junion Professional Officers

WJPJP

-

135 096.00

84.15

410.25-

135 590.40

55 518.61

40.00

3 512.70

59 071.31

76 519.09

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

WLIBY

130 513.66-

186.15--186.15

-

80.00

-

80.00

130 619.81

Portugal

WPORT

227 469.22-

713.45-36 168.44--35 454.99-

2 889.60

360.37

3 249.97

188 764.26

Republic of Korea/Copyright

WKRCR

468 086.80

210 748.15

692.05

17.00-

211 457.20

103 311.70

200 560.24-

303 871.94

375 672.06

Republic ofKorea/Copyright/Professional Officers

WKRPO

227 521.88

282 996.00

369.55--283 365.55

243 763.99

80.00

17 302.35

261 146.34

249 741.09

Republic of Korea/Intellectual Property WKIPO

1 285 517.98

694 939.41

2 205.15

11.39-

697 155.95

8 723.30

388 686.86

147 564.00

544 974.16

1 437 699.77

Republic of Korea/Professional Officers WKRJP

554 593.14

461 612.00

822.30--462 434.30

386 321.26

80.40

30 122.40

416 524.06

600 503.38

Spain

WESPA

467 380.57

260 736.98

1 585.44-58 633.26-

203 689.16

193 304.72

349 773.43

37 176.95

580 255.10

90 814.63

United States of America/Copyright

W_USA

719 298.67

542 000.00

2 312.85-90 383.56-

453 929.29-

474 506.38

35 466.00

509 972.38

663 255.58

United States of America/Enforcementof Intellectual Property Rights
WUSEN

570 251.83-433 600.00

440.57

14 637.54--418 521.89-

113 321.92

2 640.90

115 962.82

35 767.12

United States of America/Small- andMedium-sized Enterprises

WUSSM

357 415.92-

915.15-17 954.62--17 039.47-

40 486.12

3 586.91

44 073.03

296 303.42

Uruguay

WUGAY

58 592.54-

133.77-4 366.96--4 233.19-

2 787.71-

2 787.71

51 571.64

13 629 312.50

7 250 890.92

26 146.04-385 021.61-102 282.1

6 789 733.25

2 526 028.76

5 453 151.23

660 032.57

8 639 212.56

11 779 833.19

TOTAL

This schedule is prepared in accordance with the requirements of donor reporting under UNSAS which does not include expenditure accruals. IPSAS adjustments to the opening
balances (December 31, 2009) and closing balances (December 31, 2010) are not included in this schedule but are included in the figures shown for Voluntary Contributions
Revenue deferred in note 14: Advance Receipts.

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