Towards a Haitian Academy of Intellectual Property

A new institution in the realm of law and creation is set to emerge in Haiti: the Haitian Academy of Intellectual Property. Its launch is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026. The establishment of this academy is a response to the fact that "the issue of intellectual property is poorly understood [by creators]," explains Emmelie Prophète, former Minister of Culture and Communication, one of the initiators of this project. As a result, intellectual property rights over these works, trademarks, and creations are underutilized. "The Academy