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Sun, May 17, 2026

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PatentsAfrica

OAPI and African Guarantee Fund Establish $60 Million Initiative to Propel 1,000 Innovation Patents

The Organisation Africaine de la Propriété Intellectuelle (OAPI) partners with the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) to launch a substantial fund aimed at accelerating patent developme…

OAPI and AGF have jointly introduced a $60 million fund designed to support the creation and protection of 1,000 innovation patents. This initiative seeks to bolster intellectual property development within African member states, fostering innovation and economic growth through enhanced patent activity.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

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AfricaPatents

OAPI and African Guarantee Fund Establish $60 Million Initiative to Propel 1,000 Innovation Patents

OAPI and AGF have jointly introduced a $60 million fund designed to support the creation and protection of 1,000 innovation patents. This initiative seeks to bolster intellectual property development within African member states, fostering innovation and economic growth through enhanced patent activity.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

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Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Unveils 2025 Intellectual Property 'Go To Lawyers' Honorees

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India on US priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights: What it means and why it matters

The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enfo…

The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enforcement mechanisms. The designation was announced in the annual Special 301 Report, which assesses how effectively US trading partners safeg…

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