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Understanding the Subject-Matter of Copyright Protection

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When we talk about copyright, an average individual averts his / her mind to cultural works such as literature, newspapers, drawings and photographs, artworks, films, plays and of course music. These are cultural creations and copyright protection has expanded in scope over the years to include non-aesthetic creations such as computer programs, databases and compilations. […]

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MIPLG Debate 2025: Featured in the Palm Magazine.

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The 2025 MIPLG Debate Competition, a prestigious annual event for students from African tertiary institutions, focused on the discipline of Intellectual Property. This year’s competition was held from April 26th to August 23rd, 2025, centred around the theme: “Securing Our Future: Intellectual Property and the Rhythm of African Music.” The competition featured twenty teams, each

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MIPLG International Debate Competition 2025: Semi-Finals Results!

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The semi-final round of the MIPLG International Debate Competition 2025 has officially come to a close! Our semi-finalists delivered powerful arguments, critical insights, and exceptional advocacy as they debated a cutting-edge intellectual property and legal policy issue: “African Traditional Music Sampling is Cultural ‘Appropriation’ not Appreciation.” The level of competition was nothing short of impressive,

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MIPLG International Debate Competition 2025: Quarter-Finals Results!

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We are pleased to announce the conclusion of the quarter-final round of the MIPLG International Debate Competition 2025. It was a compelling showcase of intellect, advocacy, and strategic thinking, with teams engaging passionately on contemporary legal and policy issues. We commend all participating teams for their outstanding performance and dedication throughout the round. Kindly find

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MIPLG International Debate Competition 2025: Quarter-Finalists Announcement!

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After an intense and intellectually charged preliminary round and following a rigorous judging process of all entries received at the close of submissions, we are thrilled to announce that our esteemed judges have returned the following participants and institutions to progress to the Quarter-finals stage of the Debate Competition. These outstanding teams have distinguished themselves

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Navigating a career path in Trademark prosecution

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Trademark prosecution refers to the legal process of registering a trademark with the relevant government authority to ensure its protection and exclusive use within the marketplace. This process involves preparing and filing trademark applications, seeking registration, maintaining trademark rights, and addressing any opposition or interference during the registration process. While individual countries maintain their own

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MIPLG Launches IP for Kids Translation into African Languages

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The MIPLG has taken a remarkable step toward promoting intellectual property (IP) awareness among young learners across Africa by translating her book- IP for Kids- into various African languages, making intellectual property education more accessible to children in diverse linguistic communities. Intellectual property rights play a crucial role in fostering creativity, innovation, and economic development.

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