Greater respect for IP – in this generation and the next – will go a long way toward guarding against its theft. For this reason, BASCAP has developed a series of papers that underscore the many reasons that IP needs to be protected and respected.

IP guidelines

IP Guidelines for Business, provides information to businesses on practical steps they can take to protect their own creativity and innovation in IP-based products and services, as well as to protect against the risk of using counterfeit materials or infringing other companies’ IP rights.

IP and economic growth

IP Powerhouse for Innovation and Economic Growth, explores the benefits of IP protection in strengthening national economies, driving innovation and technology, fostering new ideas, and enhancing society and culture.

Innovation, creativity, growth and progress

Intellectual Property: Source of Innovation, Creativity, Growth and Progress, provides arguments for the protection of IP from economic, social and legal standpoints and provides recommendations for positive action that individuals, governments and the international community can take to protect IPRs and ensure that innovation continues to drive human progress and enhance standards of living.

IPR and FDI in Kenya

Long Term Impacts on Counterfeiting and Piracy on Increased Foreign Direct Investment and Employment in Kenya, is a BASCAP report that examines the critical role of IPR protection and enforcement in the country. The report includes key policy and legislative recommendations that aim to increase FDI in Kenya, but also have potential positive implications on employment, exports, economic development and productivity.