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The Nigerian Federal Government is intensifying efforts to leverage intellectual property as a catalyst for economic development, investment, and job creation. Through collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the rollout of the Industrial Property Administration System (IPAS), Nigeria…
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is inaugurating its first office in Sub-Saharan Africa, located in Abuja, Nigeria, marking a strategic milestone for the country’s intellectual property landscape. This development aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening IP protections, combating piracy, an…
Vietnam is intensifying its intellectual property protection through updated laws, stricter enforcement, and public awareness initiatives. Recent legal reforms clarify digital platform responsibilities and recognize IP as a commercial asset, while nationwide campaigns target counterfeit goods and online infringements.…
Cambodia is intensifying efforts to transform intellectual property from a procedural safeguard into a catalyst for economic growth, particularly within its burgeoning sports sector. With a focus on innovation, branding, and enforcement, policymakers are rolling out new programs to help entrepreneurs and athletes capi…
Blockchain is increasingly adopted as a practical solution for intellectual property (IP) protection, enabling permanent ownership records, timestamping, and smart contract automation. This technology addresses key challenges in copyright, trademark, and patent management by providing transparent, tamper-proof evidenc…
At the 66th WIPO General Assembly in Geneva, KIPO Commissioner Kim Wanki conducted bilateral meetings with intellectual property leaders from seven Global South countries. Agreements include memoranda of understanding with the Gulf Cooperation Council Patent Office and the Indian Patent Office, focusing on patent exam…
At a press conference held by the State Council Information Office in Beijing, officials from the National Intellectual Property Administration detailed China's intellectual property rights progress in 2019. Highlights include improved patent examination efficiency, strengthened legal protections, expanded enforcement…
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