VII THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2025 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WEEK 2025 FEATURE | talent, and explosive it was. The audience rocked to the sounds of the Heptones, Lubert Levy, Sister Patt, and the Diamond Family, and when the music touched their souls they would not be contained and took to the aisles dancing and supporting their favourite artistes. Warrior King, Chris Malachi, Khalia, and Joby Jay, all had the crowd swaying to their beats and interacting with their performances. The opening act by Annáe Campbell, winner of the JIPO JaRIA song contest, demonstrated to the patrons the reason she won with her rendition of her original song, ‘Reggae Riddim’, the mix of new and established artistes satisfied the cross-section of patrons with a number openly expressing their thanks for the opportunity to hear the Heptones live which brought back memories from their childhood. Imagining life without music, the silence would be deafening and the desire to maintain a vibrant music industry is just one of the reasons why strong intellectual property systems are essential. Intellectual property safeguards enable musicians to earn a living and continue creating the soundtrack of our lives. Likewise, trademarks, designs, patents and geographical indications protect the complementary industries which include fashion, fragrances and cuisine that support the music industry. IP Week 2025 succeeded because of the dedication of the JIPO team, the support of the Ministry of Industry Investment and Commerce, the minister of industry investment and commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill, Permanent Secretary Sancia Bennett Templer, sister agencies of the ministry, other ministries, departments and agencies of the government of Jamaica, high school students and teachers, media houses and other stakeholders. Thank you for your support of IP week 2025. We will continue to build on the momentum of the week and rely on you our partners to continue the delivery of professional and quality intellectual property services throughout the year. LILYCLAIRE BELLAMY Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office NSWMA’s Parks and Gardens Division displays ornamental plants for sale at its booth during the Beats & Brands Live Mini Business Expo, Emancipation Park, Kingston. Myrna Douglas, Officer in charge of the Technology Innovation Support Centre, at UWI, Mona, with books donated to the Law Library, UWI, on World Book and Copyright Day, April 23.
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