The Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry has issued the Second International Symposium on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement (ISIPPE-2) report which aims to reinforce Kenya's...

With effect from 26 January 2024, Mr John Onyango, was appointed as the new Managing Director of KIPI for a 3 year term.

Kenya is preparing to introduce a Geographical Indications Bill to protect locally produced goods and enhance their competitiveness in international markets. The Bill aims to prevent imitation of Kenyan products and increase their commercial value through recognised geographical origin protection, with coconut identified as a priority product under the proposed framework.

The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry in Kenya has recently issued a notice to the Managing Director of the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI), stating that no trade marks...

This announcement by the Kenyan Industrial Property Institute, follows an increase in the official fees applicable to official trade mark searches in Kenya.

In a statement representing Kenyan artists at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Kenyan musician and actress Nikita Kering called on the AU to address the issue of unfair pay...

Large-scale rail investments are reshaping regional logistics networks across Africa, with projects in Kenya, Algeria, and the DRC gaining traction. These developments are shifting bulk cargo movement away from long-haul trucking toward rail-linked corridors, creating new opportunities for investors in rolling stock, corridor development, and integrated transport networks.

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...

Libya's latest trade mark regulations herald key changes for protecting and registering trade marks locally.

Libya's Commercial Registry Authority has resumed electronic publication of trade marks after an extended suspension, marking a significant step toward modernising the country's intellectual property system. While the 2026 Electronic Trademark Gazette now allows for digital opposition submissions, uncertainty persists regarding the publication timeline for thousands of backlogged applications and future gazette releases.

On 27 November 2024, the Libya Trade Mark Office issued Decree 586 of 2024 introducing updates for the renewal of trade marks.

The Libya Trade Mark Office has issued Ministerial Decision No. 2 of 2025 which provides that all acceptance notices issued during the closure of the Trademark Office (from 2 April 2024 to 1 September 2024) will be withdrawn.