The policy model – which is supported by the WIPO, the Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) and the National Copyright and Related Rights Office (ONDA)...

Following the promulgation of Algeria's 2026 Finance Act, the Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) has introduced...

The Algerian Patent Office has announced stricter enforcement of amendment deadlines for patent applications, requiring all substantive changes to be submitted within one month of filing. This policy shift marks a departure from previous practices where amendments were sometimes accepted during examination, potentially impacting how applicants manage their patent portfolios in Algeria.

Algeria's accession to the Apostille Convention marks a significant shift in cross-border document authentication procedures across Africa. How will this streamlined process impact intellectual property...

It has been confirmed that official fees relating to the filing and prosecution of trade marks, patents, design and utility models in Angola are set to increase.

In Advisory Notice 4/2021, published on 4 July 2021, the Managing Body for Industrial Property informed the general public that a Power of Attorney should be filed within 30-days of the deposit of an application.

In a case that presumably shocked myrmecologists and the hobby ant husbandry community, two Belgian nationals were sentenced to a fine of over seven thousand five hundred US dollar...

The Director General of WIPO and the President of Botswana met in Gaborone to identifying ways in which WIPO can support and assist Botswana in cultivating its innovation ecosystem.

During late February, a delegation from WIPO and the Funds-In-Trust Japan Industrial Property Global met with African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) officials in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

The African Organisation for Intellectual Property (OAPI) demonstrated how traditional artisans can leverage intellectual property tools to protect and commercialize their crafts at Cameroon's premier handicrafts exhibition. The organization emphasized the strategic role of IP frameworks in transforming traditional knowledge into economic opportunities while maintaining cultural authenticity.

OAPI rejected Agence France-Presse's opposition against the "AFO + Logo" mark, finding that similarities between the signs were insufficient to create a likelihood of confusion despite overlapping service classes. The decision provides insight into OAPI's approach to trademark opposition and remains subject to appeal.

In 2022, the Plaintiff sought to invest in a Sharetea franchise in Alberta. The Defendant was the master franchisee for Sharetea in Alberta, operated and controlled by an individual.

Cape Verde's new Intellectual Property Code introduces a significant change to trade mark registration validity periods, shifting the calculation from grant date to filing date. Trade mark owners must now adapt their renewal monitoring practices to align with this updated 10-year term framework.

The African Organisation of Intellectual Property (OAPI) has initiated its fourth Africa GI Training programme in Abidjan, bringing together participants from 13 member states to develop expertise in geographical indications. This capacity-building initiative combines theoretical learning with practical application to strengthen the protection and promotion of local products across the continent. The programme represents a strategic effort to leverage geographical indications as instruments for economic dev

Côte d'Ivoire has adopted technical documentation for SHEATROU, a new label for "Shea Butter from Côte d'Ivoire," marking a significant step in protecting and commercializing this valuable agricultural product. The initiative leverages geographical indications and intellectual property mechanisms to strengthen market positioning while supporting local producers. This development reflects a broader African trend of using origin-based protection to create commercial value for products with strong te

Egypt is exploring a dedicated investment fund for biotechnology, medical devices, and digital health technologies, while South Africa strengthens cooperation between tax and consumer authorities to combat illicit goods and positions itself in the global electric mobility and battery value chains. These developments highlight strategic initiatives across African nations to advance healthcare innovation, regulatory enforcement, and sustainable technology sectors.

Recent developments at the Committee of Oppositions in Egypt have resulted in a drastic reduction in the time taken for the Committee to render decisions. Whilst in the past it was common practice...

The China and Egypt Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot project was initiated in 2017 based on a two-year agreement, and at the end of the initial period...

An Egyptian court has ruled in favor of Sun World International, upholding plant variety protection for its proprietary seedless grape cultivar Sugrathirteen.

The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority has announced significant changes to its official fee structure for trademark-related services, effective March 2026. These increases will impact searches, filings, renewals, and other procedures administered by the Trade Mark Office. Rights holders operating in Egypt should understand how these changes affect their trademark portfolio management and filing strategies.