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A Blow For ARIPO Trade Mark Registrations Designating Tanzania
In a recent decision of the Court of Appeal of Tanzania (the country's apex court), the validity and enforceability of a trade mark registration, designating...
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ARIPO And BRELA Hold IP Asset Management Workshop For Tanzanian SME's
ARIPO and the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA) of Tanzania recently held a workshop on intellectual property asset management for Tanzanian small and medium enterprises in Dar es Salaam.Adams & Adams - Article
Court Of Appeal Rules ARIPO Trade Marks Unenforceable In Tanzania
A landmark ruling confirms that ARIPO trademarks have no legal effect in Tanzania unless the Banjul Protocol is domesticated into national law.Adams & Adams - Article
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.Adams & Adams - Article
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).Adams & Adams - Article
Visual Rebrand For The Togolese Institute For Intellectual Property And Technology
In February 2024, the Togolese Institute for Intellectual Property and Technology (INPIT) launched a competition for a visual rebrand. The national competition was open to designers to submit a proposed new logo.Adams & Adams - Article
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.Adams & Adams - Article
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...Adams & Adams - Article
WIPO's Director General Visits Tunisia And Pledges Support Of Tunisia's New IP Strategy
WIPO Director General, Daren Tang, recently held an official visit to Tunisia. During his 3-day visit, he met with a number of key leaders and engaged in high-level discussions...Adams & Adams - Article
Tunisia Strengthens Its Role In AFCTA And OAPI Integration
Tunisia is positioning itself as a central player in African trade integration by advocating for the establishment of OAPI headquarters on its soil and pushing for accelerated implementation of the AfCFTA framework.Adams & Adams - Article
Directorate Of Copyright And Neighbouring Rights Established In Uganda
The celebration of World Intellectual Property Day in Uganda also marked the official establishment of the Directorate of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights, situated at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB).Adams & Adams - Article
Uganda Introduces New ICT IP Guidelines
The guidelines, which were created with help from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and regional partners, aim to empower Ugandan innovators...Adams & Adams - Article
Uganda Ratifies The Treaty On Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources And Associated Traditional Knowledge
The Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has issued a notification that the Government of the Republic of Uganda has deposited its instrument of ratification of the WIPO...Adams & Adams - Article
Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) Joins EUIPO's Digital Database
In February 2024, the Togolese Institute for Intellectual Property and Technology (INPIT) launched a competition for a visual rebrand.Adams & Adams - Article
Uganda Unveils ICT Intellectual Property Guidelines To Foster Innovation And Commercialisation Technology
The Ugandan Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in collaboration with key partners, has launched the ICT Intellectual Property (IP) Guidelines to protect and commercialise innovation in Uganda's...Adams & Adams - Article
EV Financing Models Enable Fleet-led Adoption In Kenya And South Africa
Financing-led adoption is emerging as the primary driver of EV uptake in African markets, particularly within commercial fleet segments. Operators such as BasiGo in Nairobi are using leasing...Adams & Adams - Article
ARIPO And OAPI Host Strategic Ambassadors' Luncheon In Geneva
ARIPO and OAPI Host Strategic Ambassadors' Luncheon in GenevaAdams & Adams - Article
Egypt And Japan’s Collaboration Continues
The chairman of the Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA), Hisham Azmy, met with Japan’s Ambassador to Egypt, Fumio Iwai, in Cairo in March, to discuss future collaboration and overcoming...Adams & Adams - Article
Used Vehicle Imports Continue To Dominate Consumer Automotive Demand
Affordability remains the defining factor in African automotive markets, with used-vehicle imports continuing to dominate demand in countries such as Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa throughout February-March.Adams & Adams - Article
WIPO And ARIPO Strengthen Africa’s Innovation Ecosystem
The World Intellectual Property Organization and the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization convened their annual Regional Technology and Innovation Support Centre Network Meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe, bringing together stakeholders to discuss the strategic role of patent information in driving research, technology transfer, and industrial development across the ARIPO region. The meeting emphasized strengthening national innovation ecosystems and supporting the commercialization of technologicalAdams & Adams