Indian judge Prathiba M. Singh appointed chair of WIPO’s global IP judges board for 2025–2027.

Delhi High Court judge Justice Prathiba M. Singh has been appointed Chair of WIPO’s Advisory Board of Judges for 2025–2027, leading a global group of judges advising on intellectual property issues. The appointment, hailed by India’s UN mission as a proud moment, recognizes her leadership in IP law and judicial cooperation. She previously chaired the Delhi High Court’s first Intellectual Property Division and has a decades-long legal career, including appearances before India’s Supreme Court and participation in global health and AI policy initiatives. A graduate of University Law College, Bangalore, and the University of Cambridge, she was named one of the 50 most influential people in IP in 2021 and 2022. The board includes judges from nine countries serving in personal capacity.