Presentation by Patrick Andersson, PRV, 2020-01-28

1. Intellectual property in support of agricultural
innovation in Africa

2. Innovation
From investments to applied innovations
Knowledge of intellectual property rights is a prerequisite
Intangible assets
Research and
development
- Knowledge
- Trust
- Brand
- Technology
- Commericial
success
-Job opportunities
- Economic growth
- Public/Social
benefits
Financial support,
funding
VC, other investments
Access to technology

3. Intellectual Property Rights
PATENT
TRADEMARK
COPYRIGHT
DESIGN
Trade secrets
Contract Law
Marketing Law
Reputation parasitism
Competition Law
PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION
Domain name
GEOGRAPHICAL
INDICATIONS

4. Innovation
The role of intellectual property rights in the
value chain
Trademarks
Designs
Copyright
Patents
Plant variety
protection
Knowledge of intellectual property rights is a prerequisite
Intangible assets
Research and
development
Copyright
Patents
Plant variety
protection
Patent information
Access to knowledge

5. Intellectual property and research
Researchers need
knowledge of IP
• To make use of IP to access
knowledge
• Protect research results
Research institutions need
knowledge of IP
• Strategic decisions for research
and commercialization
• Management of intellectual assets
• For contracts e.g. licenses and
research cooperation

6. PATENTS
PLANT
VARIETY
PROTECTION
Trademark/
branding
Geographical
indications
Copyright
information
databases

7. FAO
International treaty
on plant genetic
resources
PATENTS
PLANT
VARIETY
PROTECTION
CBD
Convention
on biological
diversity
TRIPS

8. • Central role of agriculture for
livelihood, creating wealth- make
new technologies available
• Complex and evolving policy
landscape for innovation and
agriculture
• To bridge different interests
local, national, regional and
international level.
• Sustainable development
through national ownership
ITP on Intellectual Property and Genetic
Resources – in Support of Innovation

9. Target groups
1/28/2020
Government
Farmer organisations
Research institutes/
universities
Business/
Seed companies

10. • Outreach to small-hold farmers
in Zambia
• Trademark in cotton industry in
Uganda
• ABS- guidelines in Malawi
• Patent information handbook for
researchers in Kenya
• Management of Genetic
Information-network between
different research organisations
ITP on Intellectual Property and Genetic
Resources – in Support of Innovation

11. Thank you!
Patrick Andersson
Director International Capacity Development
Patrick.andersson@prv.se