Classroom Conversations Episode 9: Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival and IP

11/10/23 • 13 min

What role does intellectual property (IP) play in Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival? Is it ok to take pictures of people in costume at the Carnival? How can we enjoy Soca and Calypso music while supporting the musicians? And what other IP considerations should Carnival goers keep in mind when partaking in the festivities? Regan Mark Asgarali, the Controller of the Intellectual Property Office of Trinidad and Tobago, explains how IP is a core element of the Carnival, enabling people to

celebrate their culture and contribute to the social economy of the country.

Classroom Conversations – bite-sized crash courses and conversations on IP topics featuring real life examples from around the world – are brought to you by the WIPO Academy. Send in your questions to [email protected].

celebrate their culture and contribute to the social economy of the country.

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Classroom Conversations – bite-sized crash courses and conversations on IP topics

featuring real life examples from around the world – are brought to you by the WIPO Academy. Send in your questions to [email protected].

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