The Patents and Design Act 2020, which takes effect by the end of the year, has paved the way for Jamaica to sign on to the Hague System, which will enable local industrial designers to secure international protection for their work in multiple jurisdictions. The legislation, passed in Parliament in January of last year, repealsContinue reading “New Act To Enable International Protection For Industrial Designers”
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JIPO Looks to Increase Access to Copyright Works by Disabled Community
The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) is looking to further amend the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2015 to increase access to copyright works by members of the disabled community. The objective is to bring the law into alignment with the provisions of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)-administered Marrakesh Treaty, which aims to make the productionContinue reading “JIPO Looks to Increase Access to Copyright Works by Disabled Community”
Creatives Must Take Necessary Steps to Protect IP – Dr. Dunn
As the pandemic continues to offer new opportunities for the growth of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) online, Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, is calling on creatives to take the necessary steps to protect their intellectual property (IP). Speaking at an online webinarContinue reading “Creatives Must Take Necessary Steps to Protect IP – Dr. Dunn”
JIPO Hosts Several Activities for IP Week
The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) is celebrating Intellectual Property (IP) Week from April 23 to May 2, with several activities. “Each year during the last week of April, JIPO highlights the importance of intellectual property rights to national growth and development by observing IP Week. The week coincides with IP Day (April 26) andContinue reading “JIPO Hosts Several Activities for IP Week”
Public-Private Partnerships Key To Developing Solutions For MSMEs
Founder of the Honey Bun Foundation, Michelle Chong, says collaboration between the public and private sectors is critical in developing innovative solutions to support the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector. “It is important for us to demonstrate that we can work together, because people who share a common vision are powerful when theyContinue reading “Public-Private Partnerships Key To Developing Solutions For MSMEs”
Foundation Launches App To Assist MSMEs
The Honey Bun Foundation has launched the Gapp App, a business diagnostic tool that will enable micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to understand the areas of their business that require improvements. The application, which was launched virtually on Wednesday, April 14, will be available on Android and IOS app stores free of charge. ItContinue reading “Foundation Launches App To Assist MSMEs”
Select Vaccination Blitz Open until 8:00 p.m.
Government workers added The Ministry of Health & Wellness has announced that 10 vaccination blitz sites will operate until 8:00 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, April 12 and 13, 2021, as it aims to get as many Jamaicans inoculated with the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. In the meantime, government workers have been addedContinue reading “Select Vaccination Blitz Open until 8:00 p.m.”
Operators of MSMEs Encouraged to Create Pension Plans for Their Workers
Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to learn more about creating pension plans for their employees. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘Virtual Biz Zone’ session under the theme ‘The Importance and Benefits of Pensions for MSMEs’, Assistant Manager for Pension Administration at JN Fund Managers Limited,Continue reading “Operators of MSMEs Encouraged to Create Pension Plans for Their Workers”
Contributing to a Pension Plan Provides Several Benefits
Assistant Manager for Pension Administration at JN Fund Managers Limited, Roxanne Wizzart, says that there are many benefits from contributing to a pension plan including providing the contributor with a regular income upon retirement. She noted that there are many senior citizens, who are working longer because they do not have a pension plan. “TheContinue reading “Contributing to a Pension Plan Provides Several Benefits”
New Chairman of CLA Wants Ganja Industry To Earn Maximum Benefits Globally
Reforming the Cannabis industry into one which earns maximum benefits globally, is the goal of the newly appointed Chairman for the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), LeVaughn Flynn. He was announced as the new Chairman for this agency of Government on February 23, by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw. Mr. Flynn, whoContinue reading “New Chairman of CLA Wants Ganja Industry To Earn Maximum Benefits Globally”
