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African intellectual property (IP) systems face persistent challenges including weak enforcement, limited resources, and low patent filings, experts say. With knowledge and technology driving economic growth, industry leaders advocate for continent-wide reforms to make IP protection more inclusive, affordable, and eff…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hosted a global exchange featuring IP officials from multiple countries to address the underrepresentation of women inventors in patent systems. The event showcased best practices for increasing women’s engagement with intellectual property and advancing gender div…
ARIPO and OAPI have signed a four-year memorandum of understanding aimed at harmonizing their intellectual property frameworks. The agreement, signed in Harare, Zimbabwe, establishes cooperation in areas including IP title granting, training, documentation, and policy alignment. This marks the third formal pact betwee…
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