Ms Jetan Charsley 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…

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.

Nolene Singh, RTTP, Deputy Director of Technology Transfer at Stellenbosch University, and 𝐌𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐝, CEO of Winetech, delivered a lecture on 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬: 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲–𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Nolene highlighted the vital role universities play in fostering industry partnerships, citing benefits such as access to cutting-edge technology, skills development, enhanced reputations, and…