University for Development Studies (UDS) Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Intellectual Property Infringement
On May 28, 2025, a youth-focused non-governmental organization based in Tamale filed a lawsuit at the High Court against the University for Development Studies (UDS). The NGO alleges that UDS unlawfully utilized its intellectual property in one of the university's programs without authorization. BackgroundThe NGO claims that it developed specific educational materials and program structures aimed at youth development. These materials were allegedly shared with UDS during preliminary discussions for potential collaboration. However, the NGO asserts that UDS proceeded to implement a similar program using these materials without formal agreement or acknowledgment. Legal Framework and UDS PolicyUDS has an established Intellectual Property Policy that outlines the ownership and use of intellectual property created within the university. According to the policy, the university owns IP created by its employees in the course of their employment, especially when significant university resources are […]