A few weeks ago the Internet was buzzing because 2 British and owner of an outerwear retail company called #Timbuktu had trademarked the word #Yoruba and had opposed the registration of #CultureTree in registering #YorubaStars.
In this new #IPSERIES, on
"Are indigenous works subject to intellectual property protection and the International framework available to prevent misuse and misappropriation" #Yorubaisnotforsale I shared my thoughts on the topic?
Do let me know what you think and be on the lookout for the podcast version.
#intellectualproperty #podcast #trademarkopposition #indigenousworks #IPRs
https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1401858829118328838?s=19