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Lesotho Deepens IP Reforms With ARIPO, Targets Key Protocol Ratifications
Lesotho's recent adoption of a National IP Policy (2025) and a Research and Innovation Policy (2021) reflects a broader strategy to build a knowledge-based economy and expand global trade, particularly in sectors like textiles, water, and agriculture. Between 2019 and 2023, Lesotho processed over 2,500 trademark applications and 1,300 patent and design filings through ARIPO, signalling growing international interest in its IP environment.
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South Africa Prepares Major Patent And Design Law Reforms
South Africa is on the cusp of significant intellectual property law reform, with a new Patent Bill and Design Amendment Bill expected to be presented to the South African parliament in early 2026. The Department of Trade and Industry, together with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), recently hosted a stakeholder workshop on 23 September 2025 in Pretoria to outline the anticipated changes and gather feedback from the broader IP community.
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