| Sunday Jattu | Articles |

The Role of Intellectual Property in Innovation and Access to Medicine

  Introduction In general parlance, there is an interplay among intellectual property, international trade, international human rights, innovation, and access to essential medicines. Key stakeholders and countries around the world have contributed keenly to this discourse with emerging national, regional and international policies to regulate the interplay. The discussion becomes pertinent due to the public …

| Izuchukwu Chinedo | Articles |

Combating Counterfeit Drugs In Nigeria: A LEGAL RECOURSE

    INTRODUCTION Counterfeit drugs are drugs deliberately and fraudulently mislabeled with the intent to deceive and profit. They are rarely efficacious and are often dangerous and detrimental to public health. The Nigerian Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (CAP C34, 2004)[1]  defined fake drugs to mean: ”any drug or drug product …

| Ifeyinwa Ufondu | Articles |

Innovate For A Green Future

  The World Intellectual Property Day is an annual celebration which emphasizes on the importance of Intellectual Property rights and to celebrate creativity and innovation across the globe. The theme of the 2020 World IP day focuses on how intellectual property rights encourage green innovation. It emphasizes on Intellectual Property and Innovative technologies that protect …