On 20th February 2020, the University of Dar es Salaam launched the Master's Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP) Programme. The Degree is jointly offered by the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA) - Intellectual Property Office of Tanzania. Below are some few pictures of the event.

Prof William Anangisye, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam, presenting his opening remarks. 

The Dean of University of Dar es Salaam School of Law, Prof Hamudi Majamba, presenting the School's remarks during the launching of the program. 

Dr Saudine Mwakaje, the University's Corporate Counsel, and also the program coordinator, offering his remarks.

The official launching of the program. From right are Godfrey Nyaisa (BRELA's CEO), ARIPO's Director-General, Mr Fernando Dos Santos and UDSM's vice Chancellor, Prof Anangisye. 

Sitting after the launching of the Program are (from Left), Prof Hamudi Majamba (Dean of University of Dar es Salaam School of Law), Mr Godfrey Nyaisa (BRELA's CEO), Mr Fernando Dos Santos (ARIPO's Director-Genera) and Prof William Anangisye (UDSM Vice-Chancellor). Standing at the back from left are Dr Saudine Mwakaje (UDMS'Chief Corporate Counsel and Program Coordinator), Prof Bonaventura Rutinwa (UDSM Deputy Vice-Chancellor-Academic) and Prof David Mfinanga (Deputy Vice-Chancellor-Administration).

Participants of the launching program standing outside the Nkuruma Hall of the University of Dar es Salaam.