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Increase In Official Fees For Trademark, Patents And Designs

The Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) has officially increased the official fees regarding trademark, patent and industrial design services.

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Inventa

ARIPO Approves Amendments To The Banjul Protocol On Marks

The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) has approved a comprehensive update to the Banjul Protocol on Marks, covering the applicable Implementing Regulations, prescribed Forms and Official Fees. The changes were formally communicated by the Director General and are scheduled to take effect on 1 March, 2026.

South Africa IP

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Inventa

Client-attorney privilege en matière de brevets : portée, limites et bonnes pratiques

Face à la multiplication des litiges internationaux en matière de brevets, les entreprises européennes sont de plus en plus exposées aux procédures de discovery, notamment aux États-Unis.

NG

Novagraaf Group

Nice Classification Edition 13 Is Now In Force

The 13th Edition of the Nice Classification is now in effect. Nice is the international classification system trade mark offices use (including CIPC) to decide which goods and services your trade mark protection actually...

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

A Fragmented Landscape: Bridging The Copyright Gap In Africa

South Africa IP

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Inventa

BIPA Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

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Adams & Adams

Nigeria Moves From IP Policy Design To Full‑Scale Implementation

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Adams & Adams

South Africa Adopts The 13th Edition Of The Nice Classification

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Zambia Enters New Intellectual Property Era As Trade Marks Act 2023 Comes Into Force

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

INAPI Introduces New Industrial Property Fee Schedule For 2026

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Adams & Adams

Angola Accedes To The Marrakesh Treaty

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Adams & Adams

Court Of Appeal Rules ARIPO Trade Marks Unenforceable In Tanzania

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Adams & Adams

Tanzania Implements Mandatory Trade Mark Recordal For Imported Goods

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Adams & Adams

ARIPO's Overhauled Trade Mark System Goes Live On 1 March 2026

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

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Webinars

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Recorded on 20 Jan 2026 | 3:00 PM

2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights into Canada's In-House Profession from CBA In-House Lawyers

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CBA In-House Lawyers

Recorded on 13 Nov 2025 | 3:00 PM

Unlocking IP Department Superpowers: From challenge to opportunity - Success Stories and Best Practices from IP Leaders

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Dennemeyer S.A.

Recorded on 21 Oct 2025 | 12:00 PM

From IPMS to Ecosystem: How APIs & Agentic AI transforms Intellectual Property work

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Dennemeyer S.A.

Recorded on 9 Jul 2025 | 2:00 PM

Digital Assets – Innovation vs Compliance: Emerging Offshore Jurisdictional Trends – How Legal Advisers' Roles Will Change

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Walkers

Patent

Increase In Official Fees For Trademark, Patents And Designs

The Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) has officially increased the official fees regarding trademark, patent and industrial design services.

I

Inventa

Client-attorney privilege en matière de brevets : portée, limites et bonnes pratiques

Face à la multiplication des litiges internationaux en matière de brevets, les entreprises européennes sont de plus en plus exposées aux procédures de discovery, notamment aux États-Unis.

NG

Novagraaf Group

How IP Can Increase SMEs' Contribution To Nigeria's Economy

Over 90 percent of businesses in Nigeria are small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs). These businesses contribute approximately 48 percent of Nigeria's gross domestic product and 84 percent of national employment.

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

A Review Of The National Intellectual Property Policy And Strategy (NIPPS)

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

The Rise Of The DIY Patent: How South African Inventors Are Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Nikon vs Viltrox: A Simple Look At What This Patent Dispute Means

South Africa IP

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ENS

Patents, Innovation & Where The Law Draws The Line

South Africa IP

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ENS

CIPC Introduces Electronic Issuance Of Patents And Patents Of Addition

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Final Whistle – AFCON

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

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Trade Secrets

Nigeria Moves From IP Policy Design To Full‑Scale Implementation

Nigeria has begun the full rollout of its National Intellectual Property Policy & Strategy (NIPPS), marking a shift from years of policy development to operational implementation.

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Adams & Adams

Artificial Intelligence In South African Financial Sector: What The FSCA–PA Report Reveals About IP, Trade Secrets, And Smart Governance

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming South Africa's financial sector, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and new customer experiences.

South Africa Technology

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Adams & Adams

When And How To Use Non-solicit And Non-compete Clauses In IT Contracts In South Africa

South African employers and business owners often rely on post‑termination restraints to protect customer relationships, confidential information...

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Assignment Of Intellectual Property Rights – Essential Considerations

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Esher & Makarios

Corporate Data Breaches: Critical Risks, Legal Gaps And Best Practices

Nigeria Privacy

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Templars

The Role Of Non-Disclosure Agreements In Commercial Transactions: Importance And Legal Implications

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

The Business Of Ideas: Why Commercial Intellectual Property (IP) Really Matters

South Africa IP

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ENS

Intellectual Property Rights In Genetically Modified Organisms

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G ELIAS

Intellectual Property Disputes And Alternative Dispute Resolution: The Way Forward

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G ELIAS

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Copyright

A Fragmented Landscape: Bridging The Copyright Gap In Africa

A balanced framework – one that protects creators while ensuring access to knowledge – can contribute meaningfully to cultural diversity, innovation and long-term growth across the continent.

South Africa IP

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Inventa

Angola Accedes To The Marrakesh Treaty

Angola accedes to the Marrakesh Treaty to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print disabled.

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Adams & Adams

Government Reshuffles COSOMA Board After Just One Month

A sudden shake‑up at Malawi's copyright authority raises questions over procedure.

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Adams & Adams

Streaming Platforms And Royalty Distribution In Nigeria: The New Frontier Of Copyright Enforcement

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Copyright Ownership Of AI-Generated Work

Rouk & Co.

A Review Of The National Intellectual Property Policy And Strategy (NIPPS)

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

When AI Stole The Mic: Originality, Ownership, And The Battle For Music Profits – A Legal Perspective

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Artificial Intelligence & Copyright; Exploring The Change In The Conventional View Of Copyright Protection

Worldwide Technology

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Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Can You Own A Move? The Serve, The Swing And The IP Reality

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

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Trademark

Increase In Official Fees For Trademark, Patents And Designs

The Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) has officially increased the official fees regarding trademark, patent and industrial design services.

I

Inventa

ARIPO Approves Amendments To The Banjul Protocol On Marks

The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) has approved a comprehensive update to the Banjul Protocol on Marks, covering the applicable Implementing Regulations, prescribed Forms and Official Fees. The changes were formally communicated by the Director General and are scheduled to take effect on 1 March, 2026.

South Africa IP

I

Inventa

Nice Classification Edition 13 Is Now In Force

The 13th Edition of the Nice Classification is now in effect. Nice is the international classification system trade mark offices use (including CIPC) to decide which goods and services your trade mark protection actually...

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

South Africa Adopts The 13th Edition Of The Nice Classification

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Zambia Enters New Intellectual Property Era As Trade Marks Act 2023 Comes Into Force

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

INAPI Introduces New Industrial Property Fee Schedule For 2026

AA

Adams & Adams

Court Of Appeal Rules ARIPO Trade Marks Unenforceable In Tanzania

AA

Adams & Adams

Tanzania Implements Mandatory Trade Mark Recordal For Imported Goods

AA

Adams & Adams

ARIPO's Overhauled Trade Mark System Goes Live On 1 March 2026

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

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Latest Videos

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Podcast | OFM | Copyrights Are Relevant To All Businesses In Some Form | Waldo Steyn | 15 APR 2021

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ENS

Lack Of Global Consensus On Rules For The Taxation Of Multinationals And The Risk Of A Global Trade War (Video)

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PwC Nigeria

A ‘Triple Distilled' Summary Of Recent Trade Mark SCA Cases (Video)

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Adams & Adams

Brand Bans Don't Change Behaviour But Do Destroy Jobs, Assets (Video)

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KISCH IP

Protect Your Brand – Advice To Start-Ups (Video Content)

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TripleOKLaw

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