Ms. Joyce Banya, Representative of the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO),
the Honourable Solicitor General and Secretary for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Dr. Janet Banda S.C.,
the Guest of Honour, the Honourable Attorney General, Mr. Kalekeni Kaphale S.C., the Director General of the
Africa Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), Mr. Fernando dos Santos and the Registrar General,
Mr. Chapusa Phiri.
Ms. Joyce Banya, Representative of the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO),
gives her opening remarks.
Mr. Fernando dos Santos, Director General of the Africa Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO),
addressing the audience during his opening remarks.
The Registrar General, Mr. Chapusa Phiri, giving his opening remarks
The Honourable Attorney General, Mr. Kalekeni Kaphale S.C., who was the Guest of Honour, delivers his speech.
The Principal Assistant Registrar General, Mr. Chifwayi M.K. Chirambo, emphasises a point as he directs the ceremony.
Counsels Chikosa Banda and Elton Jangale take notes during a presentation.
Mr. Fernando dos Santos, Director General of the Africa Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO),
presents on ARIPO as a Regional Hub for the Development and Promotion of Intellectual Property System in Africa.
Ms. Flora Mpaju, Head of Substantive, Search and Examination at ARIPO, emphasizes a crucial aspect of
intellectual property through a case study.
Mr. Emmanuel Sackey, Intellectual Property Development Executive at ARIPO, contextualises the role of IP
in promoting innovation and commercializing research results using examples from the African continent.
Mr. Blessings Katuma, Focal Point for the University of Malawi Chancellor College Technology Innovation
Support Centre (TISC) presents on Intellectual Property and Protection of Computer Software Applications.
Mr. Mzondi Chirambo, former Director General of ARIPO as well as former Registrar General, shares a
light moment with the Director General of ARIPO and other dignitaries
The Seminar was patronized by a cross-section of participants from various sectors, both private and public.
The participants pose for a group photograph.
