With some of the most dynamic countries in the world, Africa is a focus for many international companies. But the patent systems vary, as do the two cross-border organisations. Spoor & Fisher explains ...
New patent and utility model procedures and updated fees form part of a legislative update to the Bangui Agreement that became effective in the new year, explains Craig Kahn of Spoor & Fisher Jersey ...
Acquiring patent rights in Africa can be a complex process, as an applicant is required to interpret the various laws of each of the different states in which it requires protection. Further, in many ...
The African economy, which is home to more than a billion people, has tripled since the year 2000 (Michael Lalor; 2014) and currently houses 9 of the 15 fastest growing economies in the world (Spoor & ...
The African Organisation for Intellectual Property (OAPI) IP system is ruled by the Bangui Agreement, which was amended in 2019. This has resulted in changes to the IP system for French-speaking ...
Last year, the World Customs Organization (WCO) published its findings into Operation Biyela 2, an anti-counterfeiting programme targeting fake products distributed across 14 African nations. The WCO ...
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In Africa, inventions can be protected by patents through a direct filing in the country of interest using the Paris Convention or through a sole filing in a regional office. With regard to the ...
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