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Botswana
Adams & Adams
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.
Gambia
Adams & Adams
The Gambia has recently signed up for WIPO's Madrid e-filing service. The first online application for an international trade mark was filed from the Registrar General's Department just hours...
Kenya
Adams & Adams
The Ministry of Interior in Kenya issued directives on 6 March 2024, under the Preservation of Public Security Act to combat the production and sale of illicit alcohol and psychotropic substances abuse.
Libya
Adams & Adams
On 14 February 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Trade released updated requirements for prosecuting trade marks following the Libya Trade Mark Office's announcement...
Adams & Adams
On 25 February 2024, the Libya Trade Mark Office issued Decision No. 335 of 2024 addressing trade mark cancellations, amongst other items.
Nigeria
PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors
To effectively dissect and provide answers to the above issues raised, it is imperative to understand who a Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer is.
The Trusted Advisors
1.1 Please set out the various regimes applicable to recognising and enforcing judgments in your jurisdiction and the names of the countries to which such special regimes apply.
Banwo & Ighodalo
Blockchain Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Nigeria, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
South Africa
Adams & Adams
On 1 March 2024, OAPI's Director General, Mr Denis Bohoussou, met with the new deputy project manager of the Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation in Africa (AfrIPI), Mr Carlos Satorre...
Adams & Adams
In January 2024, the Zambia Trade Mark Registry issued a notice regarding the update of the NICE classification system from the 11th edition to the 12th edition.
Andersen in South Africa
The tax court, sitting in Johannesburg, was called upon to adjudicate a transfer pricing dispute between ABD Limited ("ABD"), a telecommunications company...
Adams & Adams
Valentine's Day for Hippo was slightly unconventional this year. Instead of chocolates, flowers and dinner at a fancy restaurant, it involved onions, petroleum jelly, hot chillies...
Adams & Adams
A judgment stemming from the High Court of South Africa, Limpopo Division, Polokwane serves as a timely reminder that a "without prejudice" offer, if not drafted or approached properly...
Sudan
Adams & Adams
As of 11 February 2024, the Sudanese Trade Marks Office ("TMO") has resumed operations after nearly a year of closure due to civil unrest.
Tanzania
Shikana Group
The East African region is confronting significant socioeconomic challenges and opportunities for development.
Shikana Group
How many of us in Tanzania know "informal" lenders who are lending millions per day to entrepreneurs?
Shikana Group
Tanzania's interest – based monetary policy framework is a move to improve investment climate in Tanzania and to create investor confidence.
Shikana Group
Tanzania has come from far when it relates to trade and investments. In particular, the mining sector has seen a growth in the last years.
United Arab Emirates
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
In a significant update to the regulation of labour relations, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has been authorized to make decisions in individual labour disputes.
The Sovereign Group
Dubai has emerged as a crucial hub for the growing virtual assets industry. It provides attractive tax incentives, a progressive regulatory framework and unique opportunities for growth and development.
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