From intriguing sessions of Stage 2 of the Debate Competition held on 29 August 2020, the Judges have returned the following students/ teams as having qualified for stage 3 of the MIPLG Virtual Debate Competition 2020: Ibrahim Khalil and Joseph Fofanah of University of Makeni, Sierra Leone. Nana Kweku Bosompem and Abotchie Agbanu of University […]
The eighth seminar in the MIPLG virtual seminar series for the personal development dealt on the topic- “Understanding Trade Secrets and its impact on developing countries”. It was held on 21 August 2020 and was anchored by Chubby Obianyo. The seminar started with a brief introduction by the Anchor at about 8:05 PM. The Anchor […]
Participants who have qualified for stage 2 may now prepare for a virtual debate on 29 August 2020. This debate largely adopts the British Parliamentary Debate Style with two teams- the ‘proposition’ and “opposition’ teams. Stage 2 is constituted of 10 teams categorised into three groups as follows: Group A First Session (Motion 1) For […]
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 […]