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The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) through the National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO), the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) and the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) will celebrate the World Intellectual Property Day on the 26th of April 2023 in Gqeberha \u2013 Eastern Cape.<\/p>\n
In the year 2000, the World Intellectual Property Organisation\u2019s (WIPO) member states designated the 26th of April every year as the day on which the world will celebrate Intellectual Property (IP). The objective of celebrating the day is to create awareness on the importance of protecting IP and to stimulate innovation and creativity.<\/p>\n
The theme for celebrating World Intellectual Property Day this year is Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity. This theme is built on the premise that women in all regions are shaping the world through their imagination, ingenuity and hard work, but often face significant challenges in accessing the knowledge, skills, resources and support they need to thrive. So with this year\u2019s celebrations, we are advocating and encouraging women to use the IP system to protect and add value to their work. That way we can develop more and better technologies that work for everyone; establish more thriving women-led businesses; and support economic recovery and build back better.
\u201cThe World of Innovation and inventorship thrives when we have all sectors of society play a meaningful and collaborative role in shaping the globe we want to live, work and play in now and in the future. Woman play a significant part in the Intellectual Property value chain and eco-system and therefore in this year\u2019s World IP day theme we honour, thank and encourage all Woman to continue playing their role in shaping the World\u2019s Technology advancement and Creativity.: – Adv. Rory Voller, Commissioner, CIPC<\/p>\n
From the 19th to the 26th of April 2023, the South African World Intellectual Property Day partner departments and institutions will embark on a radio campaign, social media campaign, a road show and a webinar to celebrate this event.<\/p>\n
The general public is encouraged to follow the following digital social media platforms: CIPC Website, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.<\/p>\n
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Enquiries can be forwarded to:
Media Enquiries:
Companies and Intellectual Property Commission
Mr. Kadi Petje
Senior Manager: Copyright and IP Crime
KPetje@cipc.co.za
0872601796<\/p>\n
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General Enquiries:
Companies and Intellectual Property Commission
Mr. Tshepo Bambo
TBambo@CIPC.Co.Za
087 743 7001<\/p>\n