The Intellectual Property Management Office of University of Dar es salaam is established under the UDSM Intellectual Property Policy, 2018 and is currently managed under DVC Research. IPMO) was established so as to ensure favorable environment that supports and encourages inventions, innovation and development of research results in the course of research taking place within various academic programs at the University of Dar es salaam and beyond.

Since its establishment, the IPMO has, among other, consistently pursued to promote innovation through promotion, protection and commercialization of Intellectual Property. In order to achieve this focus and to generally promote Intellectual Property at the University, IPMO carries different activities including training, consultations, IP applications, networking, collaborating and connecting with stakeholders.

IPMO is always embracing new opportunities in enhancing innovations and IP development for the benefit of researchers, members of the public and in furthering economic and social development in the country. It is for this reason that IPMO is always looking forward to working together with UDSM community members, public members and all stakeholders to a mutually beneficial relationship.