MIPLG has developed an Intellectual Property Community aimed at creating a continuous interaction between the various IP segments in Africa. The vision for this IP Community is to create a ‘one-stop shop’ for intellectual property related affairs in Africa. This will operate as a wide range networking platform beneficial to every IP advocate, regulator, enthusiast, […]
DATE: 25TH JULY, 2020 TIME: 8:00 PM TOPIC: WHAT IS DOMESTIC IP LAW? SPEAKER: MR. CHARLES EMEJUO The seminar took place via the ZOOM App. The Speaker, Mr. Charles Emejuo introduced the topic to be discussed as What is domestic IP Law? Mr. Emejuo delved into the topic by stating that it was of utmost […]
In line with our commitment to propagate intellectual property awareness in Africa, the topic for the first stage of the MIPLG Virtual Debate Competition is: “Recognition of Intellectual Property Rights as a Fragment of the Right to Property in 21st Century Africa: A necessity or luxury?”. Students are expected to adopt a reflective approach in […]
THEME: INFLUENCING THE FUTURE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION IN AFRICA To encourage creativity and innovation for economic growth and development in Africa, My Intellectual Property (IP) Law Guide has launched an international debate competition to engage students from a variety of African tertiary institutions in IP related discussions on various areas of IP protection. Debate topics will stir- […]
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Nigeria Office has announced the winners of the first National Essay Competition over a virtual conversation on “Opportunities for Improved Access to Intellectual Property Education and Awareness in Nigeria’s Higher Institutions”. The panelists for this conversation were distinguished personalities: Prof. Ruth Okediji Mr. Tunde Mustapha Dr. Desmond Oriakhogba Ms. […]
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Nigeria Office has announced a date for the release of the results from the just concluded WIPO Essay Competition 2020. This competition was organised in commemoration of the World IP Day Celebration 2020. Results will be announced on 28 July 2020 at 3PM in the course of a Virtual […]
A presentation by Winnie Myers on 11.07.2020 titled “Duration of Copyright Protection: A Comparative Guide to the Duration of Copyright Protection under the International, Regional, and Country- Specific Legislations on Copyright”. Follow the link to download https://myiplawguide.com/download/6976/
Topic: Duration of Copyright Protection Date: 11 July 2020 Time: 7PM (GMT +1) Presenter: Winnie Akushika Myers Platform: Zoom The fifth personal development seminar of My Intellectual Property Law Guide (MIPLG) commenced at 7:00 PM. The seminar on duration of copyright protection was presented by Winnie Akushika Myers who began her presentation at 7:05 PM. Her presentation was titled “A Comparative Guide to the Duration of Copyright Protection […]
(SEMINAR 4) Date: 26 June, 2020 Time: 8PM Topic: Referencing in Legal Writing Moderator: Nana B. Mensah-Bonsu Platform: Zoom The seminar commenced at exactly 20:00hrs GMT. The moderator, Nana B. Mensah-Bonsu, had the floor at about 20:05hrs GMT. The main focus of the seminar was on the use of the Oxford University Standard for […]