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OAPI Updates & News
Currently, OAPI patent applications are subject only to formal examination. Consequently, patent applications can proceed to grant quickly
South AfricaIntellectual Property
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OAPI – The Regional Conference On Intellectual Property
On 12 October 2021, the regional conference on intellectual property was opened in Libreville. The purpose of this conference is to discuss the challenges and unique perspectives relating to trade in Africa...
South AfricaIntellectual Property
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Ghana, Mozambique And Zimbabwe Sharpen Telecoms Competition

Africa's mobile technology market is undergoing significant regulatory transformation as telecoms authorities and operators advance reforms around spectrum allocation and next-generation connectivity. From Ghana's competitive 5G market opening to Nigeria's first telecoms policy review in over two decades, regulatory frameworks are being modernised to address data costs, service quality, and infrastructure deployment. These developments signal a shift where competitive advantage increasingly depends on spect

South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

Stablecoins Push Africa's Crypto Market Into Regulatory Mainstream

African regulators advanced virtual asset oversight in Q2 as stablecoins moved closer to formal financial systems through new regulations and commercial pilots. From Kenya's crypto trader disclosure requirements to Tanzania's first stablecoin sandbox and Nigeria's expanded regulatory incubation programme, the continent is formalising digital currency frameworks. Commercial momentum accelerated with Visa, M-PESA Africa and Onafriq launching DRC stablecoin pilots for cross-border mobile money transactions.

South AfricaTechnology

South Africa Reinforces Heavy Vehicle Manufacturing Hub With Volvo And Tata

Industrial vehicle production is strengthening South Africa's automotive sector, with Volvo Trucks launching Euro 6 FH Aero assembly in Durban and Tata Africa reaching 12,000 trucks produced in Rosslyn. These developments signal growing alignment with global emissions standards and position the country as a competitive export hub, while heavy vehicle demand remains tied to logistics, construction, mining, and regional trade corridors.

South AfricaTransport

Zanzibar IP Office Announces Increased Fees

The Zanzibar Industrial Property Office (ZIPO) has officially announced increased fees affecting various intellectual property matters, including trade marks and patents.

TanzaniaIntellectual Property

Togo Registers Kovié Rice As Its First Protected Geographical Indication

On 3 April 2025, kovié rice, hailing from the Kovié region, became Togo's first Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).

TogoFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences

Tunisia Showcases Women-Led Innovation Through Innovative Africa 2026

The Tunisian edition of Innovative Africa 2026 brought together female entrepreneurs and innovators in Sfax for a programme designed to strengthen innovation-driven businesses and expand market access.

TunisiaCorporate/Commercial Law

Approval Of The Amendment Of The Copyright Law To Recognise WIPO’s Marrakesh Treaty

On 12 May 2026, Tunisia’s parliament (the General Legislation Committee of the Assembly of People’s Representatives) approved amendments to the country’s copyright law...

TunisiaIntellectual Property

Trademark Regulations Amendment

On 5th February 2021, Uganda published their Trademark (Amendment) Regulations No. 9 of 2021 (the Amendment)) which amends Trademark Regulations No.58 of 2012 (the Regulations).

UgandaIntellectual Property

Value Added Tax Effective, 1 January 2022

In accordance with the new finance law, a 19% Valued Added Tax is to be added on professional fees with effect from 1 January 2022.

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.

AngolaIntellectual Property

Angola Has Initiated A Fresh Process To Revise Its Industrial Property Law

It is still early days in the revision process of the Angolan Industrial Property Law Act. The purpose of the new draft bill is to bring the current Industrial Property Law, which was enacted in 1992,

AngolaIntellectual Property

Recent Rulings In Opposition Matters

In a decision by the Angolan Trade Marks Office, the South African electricity parastatal, Eskom was successful in its oppositions against the registration of trademark applications 12.419 and 12.420 ESCOM in Classes 35 and 36.

AngolaIntellectual Property

Insights From The 63rd OAPI Administrative Council Session In Burkina Faso

The 63rd OAPI Administrative Council Session was recently held in Burkina Faso, where 17 ministers from member states gathered to review OAPI's performance, financial matters...

Burkina FasoIntellectual Property

Cape Verde On Its Way To Becoming The 22nd Member Of Aripo

Cape Verde makes progress in attracting IP investment as the ARIPO and PCT systems strengthen.

Cape VerdeIntellectual Property

Protecting Your Trade Mark Treasure In China

In March 2021, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) proposed a plan to address trade mark piracy or squatting in China.

ChinaIntellectual Property

Ethiopia Joins Paris Convention

We have previously written about Ethiopia's accession to the Paris Convention. Now the next step, deposit by the government of Ethiopia of its instrument of accession to the Paris Convention, has been announced.

EthiopiaIntellectual Property

Increase In Official Publication Fees

The Ethiopian Press Agency announced a sharp increase in publication fees in response to declining economic conditions in the country.

EthiopiaIntellectual Property

Workshop Held On Accelerating Ethiopia's WTO Accession

The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration recently hosted a workshop in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The workshop focused on Ethiopia's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO)...

EthiopiaIntellectual Property

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