WIPO National IP Essay Competition 2024

This informs the public about the WIPO National IP Essay Competition 2024. Details about the Program are given below.

WIPO National IP Essay Competition 2024

Program Details

Every year on April 26, we celebrate the World Intellectual Property (IP) Day to learn more about the role that IP rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity, and ultimately in shaping our world. This year’s celebration is themed “IP and SDGs: Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity”, highlighting the role that IP plays in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.

Eligibility 

The national competition is open to all registered students (undergraduate and postgraduate) of recognized tertiary institutions in Nigeria; Universities, Colleges of Education, Polytechnics, as well as professional or vocational institutions.

Entry requirements:

  • Font- 12 Arial (Black);
  • The essay shall be written in English in not less than 500 but not more than 1,500 words (500min- 1500 max), bibliography and references excluded;
  • Double-line spacing and page numbered;
  • Submissions must be made in Word and PDF format;
  • Do not include any pictures or other graphical illustrations;
  • Entries must not contain any indication as to the names, school, number, email address or other means of identification or affiliation of its author and/or any other person;
  • Plagiarism of any sort will result in disqualification;
  • Submissions received after the announced deadline of May 31, 2024, will not be considered.

How to Apply

For those interested in the WIPO National IP Essay Competition 2024. Open this link to start the application process.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 31 May 2024.

Open this link for more details about the WIPO National IP Essay Competition 2024.

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