PatentsGlobal
Kenya is progressing toward adopting a comprehensive National Intellectual Property Policy following broad public participation across 38 counties. The draft policy, developed by multiple government agencies, seeks to unify patents, trademarks, copyrights, plant variety rights, geographical indications, traditional kn…
Friday, July 31, 2026
PatentsGlobal
On July 23, 2026, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) convened a meeting for the delivery of a white paper, as reported by AmCham China. This event underscores ongoing efforts to monitor and engage with intellectual property developments in China. While detailed content of the white paper w…
Thursday, July 23, 2026
TrademarksChina
Louis Vuitton Malletier has filed a lawsuit against the National Intellectual Property Administration (NIPA) of China, marking a significant development in trademark administrative disputes involving high-profile international brands. The case underscores ongoing tensions in trademark regulation and enforcement within…
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
PatentsGlobal
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has been awarded the silver medal in the Best Intellectual Property Management category at the 2026 National Intellectual Property Awards (AHIN), organized by the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO). UKM was the only higher education institution to reach the final…
Thursday, April 30, 2026
PatentsAfrica
Nigeria’s Federal Government has unveiled the National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS), a comprehensive initiative designed to enhance the country’s IP ecosystem. Approved by the Federal Executive Council in November 2025, the policy seeks to facilitate monetisation, access to capital, and scalabilit…
Monday, December 22, 2025
PatentsAfrica
Uganda has officially launched its National Intellectual Property Policy (NIPP), designed to accelerate growth in the creative, scientific, and industrial sectors by strengthening IP protections and awareness. Approved by cabinet in 2019, the policy aims to link national and international IP systems, promote innovatio…
Monday, September 28, 2020