Region-focused IP developments curated by the IIPLA newsroom, including policy shifts, litigation, brand disputes, patent activity, and enforcement updates.
Intellectual property stakeholders from across Africa will convene in Nairobi in November 2026 for the 7th edition of a pivotal summit focused on leveraging IP as a strategic economic asset. The event will explore practical implementation strategies to enhance trade, industrialisation, and the creative economy within…
The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) has reaffirmed its partnership with Mozambique to bolster intellectual property frameworks and innovation-led development. During a high-level visit, ARIPO’s Director-General Bemanya Twebaze met with President Daniel Francisco Chapo to discuss ongoing coo…
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has revised its guidelines on proprietary medicine names, clarifying the regulatory criteria for name approval focused on patient safety and public health. This process operates independently from trade mark registration under South Africa’s Trade Marks A…
Nigeria is brimming with young creative talents such as musicians, filmmakers, designers, writers, and digital innovators shaping culture at home and commanding global attention. Yet for many of these creators, turning originality into sustainable income remains an uphill climb. Weak enforcement, piracy, and limited a…
April Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Preferential Duty Access for Whiskey Produced in the United Kingdom USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement USTR Seeks Public Comment on the Modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act Public Hearings Regarding Sec…
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