Holders of South African plant breeders' rights are reminded that, under the newly enacted Plant Breeders Rights' Act of 2018...

In a statement, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry warned Liberian businesses against the unauthorised commercial use of copyrighted works. In doing so, the Ministry cited widespread violations...

Ahead of World Intellectual Property Day, the Liberian government hosted a National Intellectual Property Conference to reinforce...

Liberia’s Intellectual Property Office (LIPO) recently ran a three-day training programme in February to improve the country’s understanding and management of IP.

The sad reality is that in many African countries, access to cheap goods is often prioritised over products' origin and, as a result, counterfeit goods have gained an enormous...

The last month has seen multiple countries on the African continent leading the charge against copyright infringers and content pirates. This includes announcements by the Commerce Ministry in Liberia...

Liberia's President, Joseph Nyumah Boakai, has signalled that Liberia will sign and ratify the Arusha Protocol...

Liberia's Intellectual Property Office has launched a strategic initiative to waive administrative fees for sports-related IP registrations, aiming to remove financial barriers and encourage the protection and commercialisation of sporting assets. This targeted measure addresses low registration levels while supporting the formalisation and economic development of Liberia's sports sector through enhanced IP awareness and protection.

The Copyright Society of Liberia (COSOL), responsible for the protection and promotion of creative works, as well as, amongst other things...

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) in Liberia recently took drastic action against piracy by shutting down businesses offering local and international pirated goods...

Ms. Gamai Koboi, the Director General of Liberia's Intellectual Property Office (LIPO) has plans to address the country's lack of data on the impact of intellectual property (IP) on the economy.

Counterfeit goods have gained a substantial foothold in the African continent where access to cheap goods is often prioritised over their origin and quality.