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How intellectual property rights spur innovation

World Intellectual Property Day

Deputy Solicitor General Christine Agimba and Kenya Copyright Board Executive Director Edward Sigei unveil the Kecobo's new logo during the World Intellectual Property Day  at the National Museums of Kenya in 2018.


Photo credit: File | Nation Media | Group

Tomorrow is World Intellectual Property Day. This year, the theme focuses on how intellectual property (IP) helps the youth to innovate for a better future.  It’s true that IP boosts innovation and creativity, but how does it do that?

Copyright protects the work of artistic creators. Therefore, they are able to create and share their work devoid of the fear of its being copied without permission.