Intellectual Property heralded as part of the national agenda in Liberia

Ahead of World Intellectual Property Day, the Liberian government hosted a National Intellectual Property Conference to reinforce its commitment to explore the role of intellectual property in achieving the country’s national development goals. Specifically, the office of the President expressed that the President wishes to host a National Intellectual Property Summit to engage in discussion around using intellectual property to further the goals of the nation. In addition, the President also expressed his intention to conduct a study to determine the role of intellectual property in a number of different spheres in Liberia.

The Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO) was proud to witness the government formally placing intellectual property as part of the national agenda, for the first time ever.