The Belize Intellectual Property Office (BELIPO), established under Part II of the Patents Act (Chapter 253), Revised Edition 2000, is the National Intellectual Property Registry for Belize, Central America. Functions: To administer the intellectual property legislation of Belize. Belize’s intellectual property legislation became WTO/TRIPS consistent in June 2000 and are accessible at the E-Library. To advise the Government of Belize on intellectual property matters. To promote knowledge of intellectual property law in Belize.