The University of Ghana's Intellectual Property Committee is responsible for providing guidance on intellectual property emanating from research, innovative and creative activities undertaken by researchers, faculty and students at the University.
Responsibilities
The Committee will perform the following functions in the interest of the University;
a) Evaluate intellectual property disclosures and recommend the best mechanism for
protection. The Committee may perform this function in consultation with experts
in the particular field concerned;
b) Offer advice on the extent to which the University will support the development of
an intellectual property;
c) Recommend the conditions under which the University may renounce its
intellectual property rights;
d) Advise on the establishment of spin-out companies and the proportion of equity
share to be contributed by the founders of the company;
e) Facilitate the mediation of disputes concerning intellectual property;
f) Issue an annual report on its activities;
g) Perform other functions as required for the development of the University’s
intellectual property.
Membership
The Committee comprises the following persons;
1. Professor George Obeng Adjei - Representing the Pro Vice Chancellor, RID
2. Professor Prosper Nude - School of Graduate Studies
3. Professor Bedman Nartey - University of Ghana Business School
4. Professor Emmanuel Afoakwa - College of Basic and Applied Sciences
5. Professor Kwamena W.C. Sagoe - College of Health Sciences
6. Dr. Akua Anyidoho - College of Humanities
7. Dr. Musah Adams - College of Education
8. Mr. Kwasi Odame - Finance Directorate
9. Mrs. Grace Issahaque - Registrar General’s Department
10. Mrs. Diana A. Owusu Antwi - Registrar General's Department
11. Representative - Office of the Legal Counsel
12. Representative - Graduate School
13. Representative - Student Representative Council
Co-opted Members
The Committee may co-opt members to provide relevant insight and expertise on intellectual property or other technical matters. Co-opted members will include researchers, industry practitioners, etc. with technical expertise in the field in which the particular intellectual property is to be evaluated.
Meetings
a) The Committee will meet at least once a semester. Adhoc meetings may be held
when necessary.
b) An agenda for discussion together with any discussion papers will be circulated to
members at least seven days prior to the meeting date.
IP Committee Guidelines
