{"id":71277,"date":"2023-04-27T18:14:33","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T17:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/?p=71277"},"modified":"2023-04-27T18:14:33","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T17:14:33","slug":"world-ip-day-experts-call-for-improved-female-representation-capacity-building","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/world-ip-day-experts-call-for-improved-female-representation-capacity-building\/","title":{"rendered":"World IP Day: Experts Call For Improved Female Representation, Capacity Building"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the Nigerian Exchange Limited\u2019s (NGX) World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2023 held on Wednesday, 26 April 2023, experts cited the need for increasing the representation of women in IP protection and the creative\/ innovative industries.<\/p>\n

Mrs. Irene Robinson-Ayanwale, Divisional Head, Business Support Services Division\/General Counsel, NGX while giving her remarks said, \u201cThis year\u2019s World Intellectual Property Day, themed, Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity has helped to bring to the fore salient issues that impact women, especially the challenges in accessing the skills, resources, mentorship, and environment that are required to thrive.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a sustainable exchange, we identify with the success that Nigerian women are making in the arts, tech, entrepreneurship and much more. We understand the importance of IP to economic growth, and we remain committed to enhancing women-led innovation through the diversity of the potential of our offerings, and technology drive.\u201d<\/p>\n

Delivering the keynote address, Teju Abisoye, the Executive Secretary, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) represented by Sheila Ojei, Director, Strategy, Funding & Stakeholder Management, LSETF, said that by recognising and protecting Women\u2019s IP rights, society can enhance innovation, create more business success and empower women globally whilst improving gender equality. She advised, \u201cTo accelerate women-led innovation and creativity, we need to encourage girls and young women to pursue STEM education; create mentorship opportunities for women in innovation and creativity; increase funding for women-led startups and innovative projects.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also have to address bias and discrimination in the innovation and IP system; provide education and training for IP protection for women innovators and creators; and increase the representation of women in IP law and policymaking.\u201d<\/p>

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Dr Olufemi Oyenuga, Chief Digital Officer, NGX expressed excitement on the occasion and stated that it was remarkable that the world created a mileage to recognise this day to celebrate things around IP. According to him, \u201cEven more significant is the theme for this year, which is to celebrate the amazing creations by women across different fields and also explore ways to further enhance women\u2019s contribution to economic development.\u201d<\/p>\n

Oluwatoyin Adenugba, Head, Rules and Adjudication, NGX Regulation said, \u201cData from the World Intellectual Property Organisation revealed only about 16.5% of inventors named in IP patent applications were women. There is a need to create more funding, mentoring and networking opportunities for women to utilise IP protection for innovation and creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n

The panel session aligning with the theme \u201cWomen and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity\u201d featured experts in the tech, finance and creative spaces whom all supplied ideas and solutions to bridging the IP gap, thereby increasing women\u2019s contribution to innovation and creativity globally. Other speakers at the event include Angela Adebayo, Partner, Inventa Nigeria; Koromone Koroye, Communications and Media Specialist; Tosin Thompson, Founder\/CEO Mezovest; Mo\u2019 Olagbegi \u2018MoCheddah, Nigerian Artiste and Chidinma Chukwueke-Okolo, Head, Product Development, NGX.<\/p>\n

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