IP DISCOURSE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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(IP Annual Discourse) is a power house or platform focused on intellectual property and innovation development in Africa. We serve as a think-tank where policy makers, investors, innovative entrepreneurs, creatives and legal IP practitioners discuss the future of Intellectual property in Africa, proffer solutions to existing obstacles and chart the way forward for the growth of IP intensive sectors.

The conference is divided into three parts:

1. Topical presentations and discussions
2. Panel sessions
3. Master-class

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Topical Presentation

• ARIPO Trademark System
• Intellectual property Rights, Foreign Direct Investment and Economic growth
• Topical Discourse on Innovation and IP development

Panel Session:

Panel 1:

Licensing, Merchandizing and Partnerships in the creative industry: Opportunities and Risks.

Panel 2 – Trade and Investment Policies for Business Sustainability.

Short Break

Panel 3 - Exploring Intellectual Property insurance schemes.

Panel 4 - Creation of Specialized Courts for the enforcement of IP rights.

Short break

Panel 5 – Insights for building a sustainable trademark system

Closing Keynote Speech, Announcements and Vote of Thanks.

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Master-Class

Feb 12. 2023

Time 3pm (WAT)

• Trademark opposition proceedings.
• Licensing and Assignment of Intellectual property (Trademarks and Copyright)
• Data privacy compliance for tech businesses.
• Anti-counterfeiting measures for brands.

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