The Intellectual Property Toolkit- Shirley Gladys Nakyejwe
The Intellectual Property Toolkit- Shirley Gladys Nakyejwe
On this episode of the Ugandan Podcast, Ms. Shirley Gladys Nakyejwe sits down with Brandy Valentine Azeirwe to share the essence of intellectual property guidelines and the intellectual property toolkit and why ICT innovators should put it all into practice. Shirley further delves into what makes her Ugandan and her favorite sights and sounds…
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This is a very informative podcast and am glad it was shared. Thank you Shirley for sharing. (Coming from the audio podcast). One question though, the toolkit doesn't seem to be available on the site. Is tomorrow's event the launch of the toolkit? You mentioned that it was available but I can't seem to find it. Thank you again
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You're absolutely right—Intellectual Property (IP) protection in Africa faces significant challenges due to limited access to resources, expertise, and efficient legal frameworks. For creative minds and innovators, securing IP rights can be difficult, and pursuing legal claims is often lengthy and costly. Cases like Nkosana Kenneth Makate's "Please Call Me" illustrate how drawn-out and complex IP battles can be when large corporations are involved, particularly when innovators lack the legal and financial resources to pursue justice.
Until there is a stronger IP framework and broader support for enforcing IP rights, protecting ideas is often tricky, and caution is indeed wise. Innovators may need to consider alternatives like focusing on strategic partnerships, non-disclosure agreements, or even delaying certain disclosures until protections are in place. While the situation is gradually improving in some African countries, the road to robust IP enforcement across the continent remains long.
This is very informative, very rich in many unknowns for young innovators and entrepreneurs. Important to mention that the in today's tech ecosystem, IP can be used as collateral in financial institutions to attract financial capital for startups to grow businesses. It is one of the recommendations for Digital Foreign Direct Investment in advancing economies especially in Africa. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is one of the global bodies for good reference. Well up Shirley, so proud of you.