ARTICLE · 07 JULY 2022

Cape Verde Steps Up Its Pace In IP Protection

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2022 is a breakthrough year for Cape Verde's intellectual property system. After nearly 15 years of stagnation in the ratification of IP treaties and updates to IP law...

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Diana Pereira

Inês Sequeira

Published in IP Stars, Diana Pereira and Inês Sequeira approach some changes that are taking place in Cape Verde's IP landscape, explaining some of the policies and strategic plans recently adopted aiming at building a stronger IP system for the country.

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