BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv6.5.6//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://aa-ca.org/ X-WR-CALNAME:Africa Anti-Counterfeiting Agenda | AACA X-WR-CALDESC:Bringing awareness to the importance of the protection of Intellectual Property in Africa REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-fc221309746013ac554571fbd180e1c8@aa-ca.org DTSTART:20220222T080000Z DTEND:20220222T180000Z DTSTAMP:20220114T125400Z CREATED:20220114 LAST-MODIFIED:20220208 PRIORITY:5 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:STILL GROWING RESPECT FOR IP IN AFRICA DESCRIPTION:AA-CA, in partnership with CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission of South Africa) will launch the AA-CA series of Pan African IP and Anti-Counterfeiting conferences in Cape Town from 22 – 24 February 2022. The event will proceed in hybrid format with FREE registration for online attendees. CIPC will be conducting law-enforcement training in the mornings (invitation only) while the afternoon AA-CA sessions will be open to all interested parties.\nWho should attend:\n• Government • Private Sector • Manufacturers & Industry • Consumers • Law Enforcement • Performing Arts\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOAD PROGRAMME\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Ms. Amanda LotheringenSenior Manager, Copyright and IP Enforcement, CIPC, DTI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Read Bio\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Ms. Amanda Lotheringen \n \n ×\n \n \n \n Ms. Amanda Lotheringen joined the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in 1993 and is currently Senior Manager, Copyright and IP Enforcement, at the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). In 1999 she took  responsibility for the implementation of the Counterfeit Goods Act, No. 37 of  1997, and oversaw the declaration of the first counterfeit goods depot. She was  also involved in the training of law enforcement officials across government  departments to implement that Act. Ms. Lotheringen was nominated as Vice Chair at the first meeting of WIPO’s Advisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE)  held in Geneva in 2003 and also chaired the ACE in 2015 and 2016. She holds  a degree from the Rand Afrikaans University in Development Economics and an  Honors degree in Economics.\n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Godfrey BudeliHead of Anti-Counterfeiting | Adams & Adams\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Read Bio\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Godfrey Budeli \n \n ×\n \n \n \n Godfrey Budeli is one of the partners in Trade Mark Litigation section of Adams & Adams and is currently heading up the Anti-Counterfeiting team. He holds an LLB degree from the University of Pretoria and an LLM degree from the University of Cape Town. His area of speciality is civil and criminal litigation in relation to anti-counterfeiting in South Africa and many African countries. He is involved in regular training courses for customs officials at various border posts. He served on the firm’s Management Committee as the diversity representative.\n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n R. Yofi GrantChief Executive Officer at Ghana Investment Promotion Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Read Bio\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n R. Yofi Grant \n \n ×\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Gabriel (Gabi) Le RouxMusic Composer / Producer/ Activist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Read Bio\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel (Gabi) Le Roux \n \n ×\n \n \n \n Born 1956 in Johannesburg Matriculated with University Exemption – Johannesburg 1973 Studied Music at School 1962 – 1973 (Theory and Piano) and again 1978 –1982 (Orchestral Percussion & Brass Arrangement). Composed from age 11 on Piano and Guitar, including Chords, Melody and Lyrics. Multi-Instrumentalist (Keyboards, Guitars, Bass, Drums/Percussion) Professional Musician since 1976, played the Hotel Circuit in South Africa, Botswana, Swaziland, Zimbabwe etc. and toured with various Bands during the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Became a Producer in 1989 – Produced / Composed more than 60 Albums and over 5,000 individual works, in Genre’s including Fusion-Jazz, Classical, Mbaqanga, Kwaito, House, Afro Pop, Rock,  Pop, Gospel, Hip-Hop & Mapiano. 3 Multiple-Platinum Awards, 2 Platinum Awards, 4 Gold AwardsMultiple SAMA Awards and Nominations for various Artists Produced and Cocomposer2 consecutive SAMA Song of the Year as Co-composer and Producer “Nkalakatha” as well as “Godoba” by MANDOZASAMA Song of the Decade Nomination (Co-composed and Produced “Nkalakatha” by Mandoza)SAMA Nomination – As Solo Artist and Composer – 1997Elected to SAMRO Board – November 2014 – 2018 & November 2021 – Current.Awarded Lifetime Achievement Wawela 2016 – Prolific Catalogue of WorksProduced / worked with top SA Music Icons, including: Mandoza, Brenda Fassie, Busi Mhlongo, Ringo Madlingosi, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Lebo Mathosa, Kabelo, Chiskop, Thembi Seete, Vicky Sampson, Mapaputsi, Brown Dash, Danny K, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Locnville, etc.Owns Kaleidosound Music & Media (Established in 1995) Cape TownComposes and Produces TV-, Radio- and Online Music for multiple Corporate Clients in Retail- & Services Sectors. (Clicks, PEP, Old Mutual, Multichoice, etc.)Co-Founder & General Secretary of TUMSA (Trade Union for Musicians of SA)\n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Marisa BorsboomLawyer | Women Of Legaltech\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Read Bio\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Marisa Borsboom \n \n ×\n \n \n \n Marisa Borsboom is a Portuguese Lawyer with professional experience and an academic background namely in data protection, mediation, legal management and mentoring. Besides  having experience in Portugal as a Lawyer, Marisa worked on Maritime Law, Construction and Logistics across the European Union. ” Contributions to LegalTech: “As the Portuguese Ambassador of the European Legal Tech Association – whilst being headquartered in the Hague – Marisa helped spread legaltech’s discussion across these two countries. Marisa is one of the Founders of the Inov@Legal (Portuguese Institute of Legal Innovation and Tecnhology) and was the creator of the first Symposium on Legal Innovation in Portugal, which had the participation of Government Officials, Supreme Court Judges, University Professors, Public Prosecutors and Representatives from the Portuguese Bar Association and whose goal was to discuss Technological Innovation in the Justice System. Besides, Marisa created local chapters of the Legal Hackers organization in Porto and the Hague, thereby establishing a vibrant community of legal thinkers and fostering the  discussion around legaltech. Marisa has established herself as one of the leading voices in Portugal  regarding legaltech, having also published works related to the subject of legaldesign and Legal  Practice 4.0 in Brazil. “\n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n H.E. Wamkele MeneSecretary-General of the AfCFTA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Read Bio\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n H.E. Wamkele Mene \n \n ×\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Cláudia Massei CEO Siemens Oman - WEF Young Global Leader\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Read Bio\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cláudia Massei \n \n ×\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Dominic CullOwner of Ellipsis Regulatory Solutions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Read Bio\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Dominic Cull \n \n ×\n \n \n \n Dominic holds a master’s degree in ICT law from UCT and specialises in electronic communications law. In 2004 he founded ellipsis (www.ellipsis.co.za) as a consultancy assisting those navigating electronic communications law in South Africa and Africa. Dominic is regulatory advisor to the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) and other industry associations and represents local and international telecommunications providers and online platforms.\n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Vanessa FergusonPartner and head of anti-counterfeiting, Von Seidels\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Read Bio\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Ferguson \n \n ×\n \n \n \n Vanessa is an experienced IP attorney with a specific focus on anti-counterfeiting and associated enforcement measures. For more than two decades, Vanessa has been assisting clients from all industries and areas in respect of both traditional and non-traditional IP protection and enforcement, both in South Africa as well as key African territories, with a strong focus on regional and cross-border enforcement measures. She works closely with government bodies and industries in South Africa and is actively involved in training programs for law enforcement, customs and other role players in anti-counterfeiting and IP enforcement. Vanessa co-authored Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in Africa (published May 2020 by Oxford University Press), the leading textbook on IP enforcement and anti-counterfeiting in Africa.\n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Tes Proos Founder Crystal Events Africa (CIS, CITP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Read Bio\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Tes Proos \n \n ×\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Ms Maureen FondoHead of Copyright & Related Rights at ARIPO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Read Bio\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Ms Maureen Fondo \n \n ×\n \n \n \n Ms. Maureen Fondo is the Head Copyright & Related Rights, at the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO). She has a Masters in Intellectual Property (MIP), Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and currently a PhD candidate. She has contributed to various Copyright Publications and Policy documents at ARIPO that have been adopted by the ARIPO Member States, the recent one being the “Kampala Protocol on Voluntary Registration of Copyright & Related Rights”. She is a resource person for Intellectual Property matters and facilitates in the MIP program at Africa University. Maureen is an artist, she has recorded two gospel albums “Shika Ulichonacho” and “Moyo wa Shukrani” with one song commemorating the WIPO IP Day theme – Get up, Stand Up for Music titled “Sherekea” and another song titled “Celebrate” commemorating ARIPO at forty. Previously, she was the Head of the Legal Service Unit at the Copyright Society of Tanzania. She was the MIP President 5 th Cohort at Africa University and was awarded the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)-ARIPO Best Graduating Student who has demonstrated Leadership potential in MIP. She was the Vice President at Tumaini University and was awarded the Leadership medal. She collected data for WIPO Report titled “The Economic Contribution of Copyright Based Industries in Tanzania”. Lectured Business Law at the Institute of Accountancy Arusha and was a volunteer Legal Advisor at the Legal and Human Rights Centre in Arusha, Tanzania.\n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n John McKnightPatent attorney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Read Bio\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n John McKnight \n \n ×\n \n \n \n John is a patent attorney who has practiced in both South Africa and the United Kingdom for over 25 years. As a former Deputy Head of Patents at a FTSE 100 company in the UK, he has particular experience of both registered and unregistered IP rights in an FMCG environment. He specialises in the filing of applications in the chemical, biochemical and pharmaceutical fields and related litigation. He also has experience in commercial transactions involving IP, including confidentiality, joint development, supply, licencing and technology transfer agreements.John is a Fellow of the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents (CIPA), a member of the Law Society of England and Wales and of the Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office. He was the recipient of the CIPA Gill Prize in 2000 and has been listed in IAM’s World’s Leading Patent Practitioners since 2011.\n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Vanessa FergusonPartner and head of anti-counterfeiting, Von Seidels\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Read Bio\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Ferguson \n \n ×\n \n \n \n Vanessa is an experienced IP attorney with a specific focus on anti-counterfeiting and associated enforcement measures. For more than two decades, Vanessa has been assisting clients from all industries and areas in respect of both traditional and non-traditional IP protection and enforcement, both in South Africa as well as key African territories, with a strong focus on regional and cross-border enforcement measures. She works closely with government bodies and industries in South Africa and is actively involved in training programs for law enforcement, customs and other role players in anti-counterfeiting and IP enforcement. Vanessa co-authored Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in Africa (published May 2020 by Oxford University Press), the leading textbook on IP enforcement and anti-counterfeiting in Africa.\n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Tes Proos Founder Crystal Events Africa (CIS, CITP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Read Bio\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Tes Proos \n \n ×\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Ms Maureen FondoHead of Copyright & Related Rights at ARIPO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Read Bio\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Ms Maureen Fondo \n \n ×\n \n \n \n Ms. Maureen Fondo is the Head Copyright & Related Rights, at the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO). She has a Masters in Intellectual Property (MIP), Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and currently a PhD candidate. She has contributed to various Copyright Publications and Policy documents at ARIPO that have been adopted by the ARIPO Member States, the recent one being the “Kampala Protocol on Voluntary Registration of Copyright & Related Rights”. She is a resource person for Intellectual Property matters and facilitates in the MIP program at Africa University. Maureen is an artist, she has recorded two gospel albums “Shika Ulichonacho” and “Moyo wa Shukrani” with one song commemorating the WIPO IP Day theme – Get up, Stand Up for Music titled “Sherekea” and another song titled “Celebrate” commemorating ARIPO at forty. Previously, she was the Head of the Legal Service Unit at the Copyright Society of Tanzania. She was the MIP President 5 th Cohort at Africa University and was awarded the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)-ARIPO Best Graduating Student who has demonstrated Leadership potential in MIP. She was the Vice President at Tumaini University and was awarded the Leadership medal. She collected data for WIPO Report titled “The Economic Contribution of Copyright Based Industries in Tanzania”. Lectured Business Law at the Institute of Accountancy Arusha and was a volunteer Legal Advisor at the Legal and Human Rights Centre in Arusha, Tanzania.\n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n John McKnightPatent attorney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Read Bio\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n John McKnight \n \n ×\n \n \n \n John is a patent attorney who has practiced in both South Africa and the United Kingdom for over 25 years. As a former Deputy Head of Patents at a FTSE 100 company in the UK, he has particular experience of both registered and unregistered IP rights in an FMCG environment. He specialises in the filing of applications in the chemical, biochemical and pharmaceutical fields and related litigation. He also has experience in commercial transactions involving IP, including confidentiality, joint development, supply, licencing and technology transfer agreements.John is a Fellow of the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents (CIPA), a member of the Law Society of England and Wales and of the Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office. He was the recipient of the CIPA Gill Prize in 2000 and has been listed in IAM’s World’s Leading Patent Practitioners since 2011.\n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n URL:https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3Rd16-8HRFqoXBwHPvHeLw CATEGORIES:Summits END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR