IIPLA Newsroom

IIPLA News

Daily reporting, analysis, and legal-market coverage across patents, trademarks, copyright, licensing, disputes, and policy.

News Archive

Latest IP news

Filtered news

News results

156 articles matching your filters, newest first.

India Trademarks Update Puts Morocco Rises and Global Innovation Index Strategy in Focus
TrademarksGlobal

India Trademarks Update Puts Morocco Rises and Global Innovation Index Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Morocco Rises, Global Innovation Index.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Morocco Rises, Global Innovation Index, with practical notes for India IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Africa AI & IP Update Puts African and Citizen Digital The Strategy in Focus
AI & IPAfrica

Africa AI & IP Update Puts African and Citizen Digital The Strategy in Focus

Practical ai & ip context for IP teams tracking AI & IP, African, Citizen Digital The.

IIPLA reviews the ai & ip implications of AI & IP, African, Citizen Digital The, with practical notes for Africa IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Africa Trade Secrets Update Puts Uganda and East Africa Strategy in Focus
Trade SecretsAfrica

Africa Trade Secrets Update Puts Uganda and East Africa Strategy in Focus

Practical trade secrets context for IP teams tracking Trade Secrets, Uganda, East Africa.

IIPLA reviews the trade secrets implications of Trade Secrets, Uganda, East Africa, with practical notes for Africa IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Thursday, September 24, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Africa’s Gaming Industry Emerges as a Multi-Billion Dollar Market
PatentsAfrica

Africa’s Gaming Industry Emerges as a Multi-Billion Dollar Market

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.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Afro-Caribbean Forum Urges Enhanced IP and Copyright Protections for Creative Industries
TrademarksAfrica

Afro-Caribbean Forum Urges Enhanced IP and Copyright Protections for Creative Industries

Stakeholders at WIPO-organized Afro Caribbean Creative Bridge call for robust legal frameworks to safeguard and fairly compensate creators across Africa and the Caribbean

At the Afro Caribbean Creative Bridge forum, convened by WIPO and Ghana’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, industry leaders emphasized the urgent need for stronger intellectual property and copyright protections. The event highlighted challenges faced by creatives in monetizing their work and called for…

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Europe Copyright Update Puts IGP Disu and NIPSS Strategy in Focus
CopyrightGlobal

Europe Copyright Update Puts IGP Disu and NIPSS Strategy in Focus

Practical copyright context for IP teams tracking Copyright, IGP Disu, NIPSS.

IIPLA reviews the copyright implications of Copyright, IGP Disu, NIPSS, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Friday, September 18, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
NOTAP Advocates for Enhanced IP Protection and Technology Commercialisation to Boost Nigerian Industry
PatentsAfrica

NOTAP Advocates for Enhanced IP Protection and Technology Commercialisation to Boost Nigerian Industry

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…

Thursday, September 17, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
IGP Disu Advocates for Dedicated IP and Security Desk to Boost Nigeria’s Creative Economy
CopyrightAfrica

IGP Disu Advocates for Dedicated IP and Security Desk to Boost Nigeria’s Creative Economy

Inspector-General of Police proposes specialized coordination unit within NPF to enhance protection of intellectual property and creative enterprises

In a recent address at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu outlined plans to establish an Orange Economy Security and Intellectual Property Coordination Desk within the Nigeria Police Force. This initiative aims to strengthen security measures and intellectual property pro…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
NOTAP Calls on African Nations to Elevate Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development
PatentsAfrica

NOTAP Calls on African Nations to Elevate Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development

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…

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Togo Urges Entrepreneurs to Secure Trademarks and Industrial Designs Amid Business Climate Reforms
PatentsAfrica

Togo Urges Entrepreneurs to Secure Trademarks and Industrial Designs Amid Business Climate Reforms

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…

Friday, September 11, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Algerian INAPI Leads Virtual Training for Djiboutian Industrial Property Officials in Bilateral IP Cooperation
PatentsAfrica

Algerian INAPI Leads Virtual Training for Djiboutian Industrial Property Officials in Bilateral IP Cooperation

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…

Thursday, September 10, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
AfCFTA Faces Challenge of Harmonizing Africa’s Diverse Intellectual Property Systems to Support Cross-Border Innovation
PolicyAfrica

AfCFTA Faces Challenge of Harmonizing Africa’s Diverse Intellectual Property Systems to Support Cross-Border Innovation

Experts highlight the need for integrated IP frameworks under AfCFTA to enable seamless trade and investment across Africa’s fragmented IP landscape

Africa’s innovators increasingly operate across borders, but intellectual property protections remain largely national or regional, complicating business expansion. During the Africa IP Day webinar, experts discussed how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could bridge these gaps by fostering harmonizatio…

Thursday, September 10, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu to Join California-Lagos Business Summit with AFRIMA Founder and Governor Newsom
PatentsAfrica

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu to Join California-Lagos Business Summit with AFRIMA Founder and Governor Newsom

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,…

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
ARIPO@50 Marks Milestone with Africa IP Conference & Exhibition to Foster Innovation and Regional IP Cooperation
PatentsAfrica

ARIPO@50 Marks Milestone with Africa IP Conference & Exhibition to Foster Innovation and Regional IP Cooperation

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…

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Telecel Ghana Expands SME Business Runway to Takoradi, Highlights Regional Economic Engagement
PatentsAfrica

Telecel Ghana Expands SME Business Runway to Takoradi, Highlights Regional Economic Engagement

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…

Monday, September 7, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Africa AI & IP Update Puts No AI and Africa Strategy in Focus
AI & IPAfrica

Africa AI & IP Update Puts No AI and Africa Strategy in Focus

Practical ai & ip context for IP teams tracking AI & IP, No AI, Africa.

IIPLA reviews the ai & ip implications of AI & IP, No AI, Africa, with practical notes for Africa IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Thursday, September 3, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Africa Patents Update Puts Electric and South Africa Strategy in Focus
PatentsAfrica

Africa Patents Update Puts Electric and South Africa Strategy in Focus

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.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Page 1 of 9
Newsroom tools
Newsletters & Digests

Subscribe to IIPLA Newsroom

Get Top 5 IP News Today, weekly editorial roundups, and region-aware updates tailored to your practice.

Choose your regions
Choose your categories
By subscribing, you agree to receive IIPLA newsroom emails. You can update preferences or unsubscribe anytime.