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Rapid growth in Africa’s gaming sector signals significant economic and intellectual property opportunities
Africa’s gaming industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, transforming into a billion-dollar business. This surge presents new challenges and opportunities in intellectual property protection, market expansion, and innovation across the continent.
The agency emphasizes innovation investment and showcases initiatives to bridge research and industry ahead of the 2026 National Technology and Innovation Summit
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has reiterated the need for stronger intellectual property protection and increased investment in technology commercialisation to drive Nigeria's industrial growth. Ahead of the 2026 National Technology and Innovation Summit, NOTAP highlighted its on…
National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion highlights critical role of STI and intellectual property rights in Africa’s growth during 2026 Africa Day commemoration
In a statement marking the 2026 Africa Day for Technology and Intellectual Property Rights, NOTAP emphasized the urgency for African countries to prioritize science, technology, and innovation (STI) as foundational drivers of economic progress. The agency outlined ongoing initiatives to foster technology transfer, int…
INPIT highlights the importance of early intellectual property protection to enhance competitiveness and combat counterfeiting in Togo and the OAPI region
At a September 2026 event in Lomé, Togo’s National Institute of Industrial Property and Technology (INPIT) convened stakeholders to emphasize the critical role of trademark and industrial design registration. The initiative aligns with Togo’s broader reforms improving its business environment and intellectual property…
From September 6 to 13, Algeria’s National Institute of Industrial Property conducts remote capacity-building sessions for Djibouti’s ODPIC with WIPO collaboration
The Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) is delivering a weeklong remote training program to executives of Djibouti’s Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (ODPIC). This initiative, held from September 6 to 13 and supported by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), aims to st…
The California–Lagos Business & Investment Summit will spotlight cross-border trade, investment, and Africa’s creative economy in September 2026
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will participate alongside AFRIMA President Mike Dada and California Governor Gavin Newsom at the California–Lagos Business & Investment Summit in September 2026. The summit aims to strengthen economic ties between California and Lagos, focusing on sectors including technology,…
The Africa Intellectual Property Conference & Exhibition convenes key African stakeholders to advance IP frameworks, innovation, and cross-border collaboration amid ARIPO’s 50th a…
As part of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the Africa IP Conference & Exhibition gathers policymakers, innovators, legal experts, and business leaders from across the continent. The event focuses on strengthening intellectual property systems to support innovati…
Telecel Ghana’s flagship SME Month event marks its first edition outside Accra, underscoring commitment to regional business development amid broader economic challenges in Ghana’…
Telecel Ghana successfully concluded its annual SME Month celebrations with the Telecel Business Runway in Takoradi, marking the event’s inaugural expansion beyond Accra. This milestone reflects the company’s dedication to fostering small and medium enterprise growth across Ghana. Concurrently, challenges such as plas…
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, MustGrow Announces Officer Appointment, Grant.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, MustGrow Announces Officer Appointment, Grant, with practical notes for Middle East IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Electric, South Africa.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Electric, South Africa, with practical notes for Africa IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, WIPO, ARIPO Regional Meeting Strengthens.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, WIPO, ARIPO Regional Meeting Strengthens, with practical notes for Africa IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
American authorities emphasize the urgent need for robust intellectual property frameworks to safeguard African artists' earnings
The United States has drawn attention to the significant financial losses African musicians face as a result of inadequate intellectual property protections. This development underscores the critical importance of establishing and enforcing IP rights to preserve the economic interests of artists across the continent.
The Kenya Intellectual Property Bill, 2026 aims to consolidate IP oversight by merging KIPI, KECOBO, and ACA into a single agency to enhance enforcement and streamline rights mana…
Kenya is set to transform its intellectual property landscape through the Kenya Intellectual Property Bill, 2026, which proposes merging three key regulatory bodies into the Kenya Intellectual Property Authority (KIPA). This consolidation seeks to eliminate fragmented oversight, reduce duplication, and strengthen enfo…
The workshop united U.S. and Nigerian stakeholders to enhance intellectual property frameworks, aiming to boost Nigeria’s music industry growth and global reach.
A three-day event titled ‘Intellectual Property for Growth in Africa: Music Industry Workshop’ concluded in Lagos, Nigeria, focusing on empowering emerging Nigerian musicians with knowledge and tools to protect their intellectual property. Convened by newly appointed U.S. Consul General Brandon Hudspeth alongside the…
Choplife consolidates its gaming and IP activities under Itana to streamline operations and enhance strategic focus.
Choplife has officially moved its gaming and intellectual property operations to Itana, marking a significant organizational shift. This move aims to centralize Choplife's core business functions related to gaming and intellectual property management under the Itana brand, potentially optimizing operational efficiency…
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, LIPO Awards Prize Money, Maretha.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, LIPO Awards Prize Money, Maretha, with practical notes for Africa IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The seventh All African Intellectual Property Summit aims to align IP frameworks across Africa to boost protection, commercialisation, and economic growth
Scheduled for November 11-13, 2026, the Nairobi summit will convene policymakers, creators, innovators, and businesses to discuss harmonising intellectual property laws in line with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol. Organisers emphasise that coordinated IP policies will enable African creators…
Researchers at Wits University advocate for Africa to develop and own mRNA vaccine technology alongside other vaccine platforms to achieve public health independence. They stress that building local scientific capacity and intellectual property is essential to overcoming current production barriers and meeting the Afr…
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