Region-focused IP developments curated by the IIPLA newsroom, including policy shifts, litigation, brand disputes, patent activity, and enforcement updates.
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…
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Kenya is set to transform its intellectual property landscape through the Kenya Intellectual Property Bill, 2026, which proposes merging three key regulatory bodies into the Kenya Intellectual Property Authority (KIPA). This consolidation seeks to eliminate fragmented oversight, reduce duplication, and strengthen enfo…
Kenya is advancing a significant overhaul of its copyright framework by proposing the merger of key copyright enforcement agencies and raising penalties for violations. This reform seeks to enhance the efficiency of copyright protection and address challenges in enforcement within the country’s intellectual property l…
A three-day event titled ‘Intellectual Property for Growth in Africa: Music Industry Workshop’ concluded in Lagos, Nigeria, focusing on empowering emerging Nigerian musicians with knowledge and tools to protect their intellectual property. Convened by newly appointed U.S. Consul General Brandon Hudspeth alongside the…
Choplife has officially moved its gaming and intellectual property operations to Itana, marking a significant organizational shift. This move aims to centralize Choplife's core business functions related to gaming and intellectual property management under the Itana brand, potentially optimizing operational efficiency…
Influence Media Partners has invested in IPNation, a pioneering platform focused on Arabic music and entertainment intellectual property in the Middle East and North Africa. Concurrently, Live Nation acquired majority stakes in three major Prague venues, while Singapore’s Triangle Group raised $15 million to expand li…
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Scheduled for November 11-13, 2026, the Nairobi summit will convene policymakers, creators, innovators, and businesses to discuss harmonising intellectual property laws in line with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol. Organisers emphasise that coordinated IP policies will enable African creators…
IPNation, supported by New York-based Influence Media Partners, has unveiled the first dedicated investment platform targeting Arabic music and entertainment intellectual property (IP) in the MENA region. With a $100 million target fund, IPNation aims to acquire, develop, and expand iconic Arabic music catalogs and en…
Ghana’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts will host the first-ever Africa Festival of Arts and Creatives from December 9 to 12, 2025. The event is designed to showcase the continent’s artistic excellence, promote investment and entrepreneurship, and strengthen cultural diplomacy. Minister Ablah Dzifa Gom…
Researchers at Wits University advocate for Africa to develop and own mRNA vaccine technology alongside other vaccine platforms to achieve public health independence. They stress that building local scientific capacity and intellectual property is essential to overcoming current production barriers and meeting the Afr…
Nigeria’s Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) via SMEDAN, aiming to empower SMEs by facilitating intellectual property protection. This initiative seeks to transform Nigerian businesses’ ideas and innovations into commercial assets, foste…
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As African jurisdictions tighten tax rules on cross-border intellectual property (IP) transactions, companies must carefully consider local substance requirements, specific IP tax regimes, and anti-avoidance measures. Key examples include Mauritius’ substance rules, Kenya’s Significant Economic Presence (SEP) tax on I…
Ghana has officially signed an accelerated patent grant agreement with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), marking a historic first for any African country. This collaboration is designed to expedite the patent examination process for Ghanaian inventors seeking protection in the U.S., enhancing the…
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