Region-focused IP developments curated by the IIPLA newsroom, including policy shifts, litigation, brand disputes, patent activity, and enforcement updates.
Omowumi Dada, co-creator and executive producer of Black Market, shares insights on the film’s record-breaking premiere at Tafawa Balewa Square, the vision behind the ambitious project, and the strategic approach to its limited theatrical release amid stiff competition in Nigerian cinemas. She emphasizes the cultural…
At the Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference (SACC 2026), experts highlighted the burgeoning opportunities for animation producers in the Middle East and Africa. Discussions focused on leveraging international co-productions, particularly with Japan, and overcoming distribution and intellectual property hurdles to a…
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, African, Arab, with practical notes for Middle East IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The global blockchain market in media and entertainment is set to grow from $748 million in 2025 to $3.33 billion by 2035, according to a new report by Credence Research. This growth is fueled by increasing use of blockchain for digital collectibles, gaming assets, and especially content provenance and authentication.…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Africa IP Conference, Exhibition From, with practical notes for Africa IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Morocco Rises, Global Innovation Index, with practical notes for India IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
A recent decision by the South Africa High Court clarifies that ignorance of copyright law does not exempt individuals or businesses from liability for infringement. The ruling emphasizes that readily accessible online photographs cannot be used without explicit authorization, reinforcing the strict liability framewor…
IIPLA reviews the ai & ip implications of AI & IP, African, Citizen Digital The, with practical notes for Africa IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the trade secrets implications of Trade Secrets, Uganda, East Africa, with practical notes for Africa IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Africa’s gaming industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, transforming into a billion-dollar business. This surge presents new challenges and opportunities in intellectual property protection, market expansion, and innovation across the continent.
At the Afro Caribbean Creative Bridge forum, convened by WIPO and Ghana’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, industry leaders emphasized the urgent need for stronger intellectual property and copyright protections. The event highlighted challenges faced by creatives in monetizing their work and called for…
IIPLA reviews the copyright implications of Copyright, IGP Disu, NIPSS, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has reiterated the need for stronger intellectual property protection and increased investment in technology commercialisation to drive Nigeria's industrial growth. Ahead of the 2026 National Technology and Innovation Summit, NOTAP highlighted its on…
In a recent address at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu outlined plans to establish an Orange Economy Security and Intellectual Property Coordination Desk within the Nigeria Police Force. This initiative aims to strengthen security measures and intellectual property pro…
In a statement marking the 2026 Africa Day for Technology and Intellectual Property Rights, NOTAP emphasized the urgency for African countries to prioritize science, technology, and innovation (STI) as foundational drivers of economic progress. The agency outlined ongoing initiatives to foster technology transfer, int…
At a September 2026 event in Lomé, Togo’s National Institute of Industrial Property and Technology (INPIT) convened stakeholders to emphasize the critical role of trademark and industrial design registration. The initiative aligns with Togo’s broader reforms improving its business environment and intellectual property…
The Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) is delivering a weeklong remote training program to executives of Djibouti’s Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (ODPIC). This initiative, held from September 6 to 13 and supported by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), aims to st…
Africa’s innovators increasingly operate across borders, but intellectual property protections remain largely national or regional, complicating business expansion. During the Africa IP Day webinar, experts discussed how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could bridge these gaps by fostering harmonizatio…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will participate alongside AFRIMA President Mike Dada and California Governor Gavin Newsom at the California–Lagos Business & Investment Summit in September 2026. The summit aims to strengthen economic ties between California and Lagos, focusing on sectors including technology,…
As part of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the Africa IP Conference & Exhibition gathers policymakers, innovators, legal experts, and business leaders from across the continent. The event focuses on strengthening intellectual property systems to support innovati…
Telecel Ghana successfully concluded its annual SME Month celebrations with the Telecel Business Runway in Takoradi, marking the event’s inaugural expansion beyond Accra. This milestone reflects the company’s dedication to fostering small and medium enterprise growth across Ghana. Concurrently, challenges such as plas…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, MustGrow Announces Officer Appointment, Grant, with practical notes for Middle East IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the ai & ip implications of AI & IP, No AI, Africa, with practical notes for Africa IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Electric, South Africa, with practical notes for Africa IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
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