In many countries, a patent can only be registered if it is new, has an inventive step, and is industrially applicable.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the largest countries in Africa in terms of land area and population.

Nestled in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia is a landlocked country of rich history and cultural diversity that captivates with its vast landscapes and profound influence in the region.

The case dates back to 2014 when, the famous German producer of sports goods, in order to extend the protection scope of its well know and already registered trademark with the sign of the three inclined strips, ...

In an era where millions of content creators are uploading their works online, copyright infringement has become very easy, being as simple as uploading a TikTok video or making an Instagram Story.

Western Sahara is an Atlantic-coastal desert area of 266,000km2, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Morocco, Algeria and Mauritania.

Due to their geographical proximity and the fact that they share a common border of 493km, the economic and human relations between Mozambique and South Africa date back a long way.

A protocol on Patent matters has recently been celebrated between the National Institute of Industrial Property of Portugal and the Institute of Quality and Intellectual Property Management of Cape Verde, ...

The African Intellectual Property Organisation (OAPI) handles trademark registrations for the following

The African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO) encompasses two major regional protocols: the Banjul Protocol for the protection of trademarks and the Harare Protocol for the...

WIPO published the 14th Global Innovation Index (GII) in September. This year's edition was dedicated to tracking innovation through the covid-19 crisis and explores several key indicators...

Sanctions. The word we hear the most these days. The target is only one: Russia. Due to the unjustified invasion of Ukraine and all the devastation caused to the country and its people.

The Unitary Patent (UP) system will allow applicants to get uniform patent protection in up to 25 EU Member States by submitting a single request to the European Patent Office (EPO)...

Following the dispute between the famous car manufacturer Ferrari and the Autec AG, holded by the Kurt Hesse with respect to trademark "Testarossa" in Germany, arised the well known trademarks genuine use issue.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic which effectively put much of life on hold, Nigeria enjoyed an extremely productive 2020 with respect to copyright law reforms and court decisions.

Collaborations between brands and artists are common in the fashion industry and other sectors where aesthetics play an important role.

With just over a week to go until the start of the Rugby World Cup in France, Greenpeace has launched the "TotalPollution: A Dirty Game" campaign, which aims to criticize TotalEnergies' sponsorship...

The real impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the various fields of Law is still largely unknown.

The global luxury market is expanding, and Africa is increasingly becoming a key area of interest for high-end brands.

We live in the digital age where most advertising is now done through social media and influencers.