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 […]
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Following the conclusion of Stage 1 of the Maiden Edition of the MIPLG Virtual Debate Competition on 16 August 2020, the judges of this competition ventured into an assessment of all entries. This competition was met with outstanding performances in 61 entries received from students in 19 tertiary institutions across Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia, Tanzania and
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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-
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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.
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Update on the WIPO National Essay Competition. In response to petitions on the eligibility of advanced vocational institutions’ students to participate in the Essay competition, the WIPO Nigeria Office (WNO) wishes to confirm that registered students of all tertiary institutions in Nigeria (ISCED levels 5 – 8), including universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and higher
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DATE: 22 MAY 2020 TIME: 7:00PM – 7:35PM TOPIC: Authorship in Copyright SPEAKER: Deborah Nwanguma, Esq. MIPLG commenced a virtual seminar series for the personal development of its members and affiliates on 22 May 2020. The seminar commenced at 7:00PM moderated by Victoria Onyeagbako. She delivered a brief welcome address to all participants and introduced
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With the deadline to the WIPO Essay Competition fast approaching, we call on students from all tertiary institutions in Nigeria to participate by submitting their entries.
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Following the launch of MIPLG Career Development and Mentorship Scheme (CDMS), MIPLG – CDMS GUIDELINES have been published to establish basic requirements of the Scheme. Intended participants on the Scheme are invited to critically analyse the requirements on the Scheme contained in this document. APPLY NOW DOWNLOAD GUIDE
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