PatentsAfrica
Copyright protection in Africa presents a complex and decentralized framework, particularly within the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO). While industrial property enjoys centralized systems, copyright remains governed largely at the n…
Friday, February 20, 2026
CounterfeitingGlobal
The rise of generative AI tools has transformed brand protection worldwide, enabling counterfeiters to produce vast quantities of convincing fake listings and imagery. Brands like Lush have confronted rapid proliferation of counterfeit storefronts and misused copyrighted content, revealing the limitations of tradition…
Friday, June 27, 2025
CounterfeitingAfrica
Tanzanian companies seeking to protect their trademarks beyond national borders face a complex landscape shaped by domestic laws, regional harmonization efforts within the East African Community (EAC), and continental and international intellectual property agreements. While the Trade and Service Marks Act governs tra…
Wednesday, October 9, 2024