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ARIPO Implements Major Patent and Design Law Reforms Effective March 2025

New Harare Protocol amendments introduce flexible claim sets, standardized deadlines, and increased fees across member states

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The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) will enact significant amendments to its Harare Protocol on March 1, 2025, affecting patent and industrial design procedures. Key changes include allowing distinct claim sets per designated state, standardized response deadlines, and a substantial overhau…
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ARIPO Implements Major Patent and Design Law Reforms Effective March 2025 The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) will enact significant amendments to its Harare Protocol on March 1, 2025, affecting patent and industrial design procedures. Key changes include allowing... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/aripo-implements-major-patent-and-design-law-reforms-effective-march-2025

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