Exposed: IP Connection in University Research Conflict
The Challenge of Intellectual Property in African Universities African universities are facing a growing challenge in the realm of research and innovation, primarily due to weak intellectual property (IP) systems. Experts have highlighted that these deficiencies make their discoveries susceptible to exploitation, which undermines the continent's research potential. This issue was brought to light during the 3rd Annual African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Distinguished Public Lecture, held at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) on Tuesday. The lecture serves as a vital platform for scholars to engage with society on critical developmental issues, emphasizing the urgent need for institutions to re-evaluate how they manage knowledge and innovation. Prof Saudin Jacob Mwakaje, from the UDSM School of Law, delivered the lecture and stressed that intellectual property rights (IPR) should be central to the research management strategies of African universities. He warned tha...