Insights in Caribbean Intellectual Property

The emergence of the term “policy architect” in the CIS26 program marks a pivotal moment in Caribbean governance discourse. Although the term did not previously exist in the region’s policy vocabulary, it originated in two intergovernmental briefs authored in January 2026 and formally shared with CARICOM, the OECS, and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU). This episode discusses the import...

This episode outlines the Inniss Institute for Digital Policy and Intellectual Property’s 2026–2027 talent call, advancing a paradigm shift from consultancy-driven digital development to sovereign, architecture-led governance across the Global South.

This episode discuses the work of The Inniss Institute for Digital Policy and Intellectual Property and its founder Dr. Abiola Inniss in reshaping the way extraction of data takes place in the Global South.

In this episode we introduce the Inniss Institute for Digital Policy and Intellectual Property, founded by Dr. Abiola Inniss, and discuss its role as a game changer for developing novel frameworks to solve the problems of the digital plantation and terra nullius data scraping in the Caribbean region

This issue discusses the three tier proposal By Dr. Abiola Inniss for creating a digital defense plan and actual working mechanisms for ensuring digital sovereignty over Caribbean cultural property in the era of artificial intelligence.

In this episode Pete Manning and Shana Joseph discuss the policy proposal prepared by Dr. Abiola Inniss which outlines a four pillar approach to creating a Caribbean mechanism that would protect and monetize Caribbean digital resources whist advancing AI development.

The Caribbean is experiencing a new form of colonization, but this time it's not about dominance or resources - it's about data. Tech giants are harvesting cultural information worth billions while claiming it belongs to no one. In this issue you can listen to a discussion of how the Caribbean can protect its cultural heritage from data scraping by giant tech companies in the US and around the wor...

This episode discusses how artificial intelligence has impacted artistic expression and creativity and the new shifts in intellectual property rights as legal regulations try to come to grips with the new developments.

This issue examines whether intellectual property helps or hinders economic growth and social welfare in developing countries.

This episode discusses the impact of Intellectual property in Least Developed countries and how IP can be harnessed to help individuals and communities attain greater economic power.

This episode discusses the profitability in economic gains experienced by countries which utilize IP measures and the missed opportunities by Caricom countries.

In this episode Jenna Flannigan and Pete Manning discuss developmental trends in Ip across the world, from University patent registrations and other scientific investments. they discuss how the Caribbean could capitalize on these trends.

This episode discusses the the 2012 decision by the Guyana government to fund the wholesale copying of British textbooks for distribution in schools without any licensing agreements or other permissions. The reaction from the British publishers and government was swift and its repercussions were lasting. Chris Benjamin and Alice Richards discuss the matter.

This episode discusses the issue of cultural appropriation in the Caribbean, community responses and efforts to capitalize on the cultural and traditional knowledge for economic and social benefits for the region.

In this episode Clarissa Dean and Matthew Hale discuss the role of the Caribbean Court of Justice in providing an efficient and trustworthy means of dispute settlement for Intellectual property matters as they evolve in the region. They discuss a proposal first made in 2010 by Dr. Abiola Inniss that the CCJ could be a court of first instance or specialized tribunal with other levels of appeal for...

This episode is a panel discussion of the newly released guidebook on trademark registrations in the Caribbean by Dr. Abiola Inniss. Panelists look at the IP system in the Caribbean , new developments, the contribution of the guidebook to the Caribbean IP literature as well as its practical usage. The present interesting and different perspectives of the discussion topic.

Chis Palmer and Janice Keens discuss the innovation challenges coming from IP law and policy in the Caribbean. They look at recent oil finds in Guyana which are coupled with outdated IP laws , and the attempts by other Caricom countries to update their IP systems. All put together, this makes for an interesting and challenging maze of circumstances to navigate in the quest for development and impr...

In this episode Chris Benjamin and Alice Richards discuss the unique situation of Guyana's IP law and policy, and recent oil finds , and the study and proposal by Dr. Abiola Inniss , Social scientist and IP researcher on creating a strategic intellectual property plan for Guyana.

The Caribbean region has become a fascinating case study in how NOT to drive innovation - imagine spending millions on intellectual property workshops while facing existential threats from climate change and food insecurity. Today we're exploring why well-intentioned international aid keeps missing the mark in creating lasting change.

Insights in Caribbean Intellectual Property is the official podcast of the Caribbean and Americas Intellectual Property Organization, CAAIPO, the leading thinktank and non-profit organization serving the Caribbean region on Intellectual property ,innovation and technology. This podcast will discuss issues in innovation, tech and intellectual property in the Caribbean and across the globe. Join us...