Ms. Anita Nel and Mr. Martin Gerard Presentetion

On the final day of the WIPO Summer School 2024, Patrick Martel, Research and Impact Lead at Innovate Durban, delivered an insightful lecture on the intersection of intellectual property (IP) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He explored how IP can drive innovation and technological advancement while addressing global challenges like…

Day 2 of the 𝐖𝐈𝐏𝐎 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 kicked off with a compelling round table discussion on 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 – 𝐒𝐀 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐏 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. The session featured Ms. Nontombi Maseko, Director of IP Policy at the dtic, and Brigitte Binneman, a finance investment professional, delving into…

Ms Jetan Charsley, Head of NIPMO sharing the overview of intellectual property and technology transfer- setting the scene.

Prof Xolile Mkhize Presentetion talking about Food Innovation using IKS to diversify local food environments. Prof Xolile Mkhize was jpined by Our very own MUT student and winner of the first-ever MUT Student Innovation Competition, 𝐍𝐨𝐤𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐤𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚, proudly representing us at the 𝐖𝐈𝐏𝐎 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒! She shared a…

An inspiring session led by 𝐓𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐠𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐞 on the power of trademarks and the role of branding in positioning businesses for success! From protecting intellectual property to crafting a unique identity in the marketplace.