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New Plant Breeders' Rights Act Now In Force

The long-awaited Plant Breeders' Rights Act, 2018 has officially replaced the outdated 1976 Act, ushering in a modernised regime aligned with international standards (UPOV 1991).

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Lululemon vs. Costco: When Fashion Meets IP Law

Whether you swear by your Kirkland activewear or whether you are a Lululemon loyalist, this legal battle is stretching deep into the world of Intellectual Property.

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Workshop Held As A Step Towards Recognition Of Seychelles' Honey As A GI

A workshop, facilitated by the EUIPO, was held in Seychelles in pursuit of recognition of Seychelles' honey as a Geographical Indicator.

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ARIPO Ambassadors Engagement

In June, the ARIPO office held diplomatic engagements in Zimbabwe and South Sudan to enhance regional and international cooperation in intellectual property and advance discussions for South Sudan to accede to ARIPO.

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Plant Breeders' Rights Act In Force

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Introduction Of OAPI LEX – A Jurisprudence Database

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ARIPO Joins UPOV Prisma

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Protecting Confidential Business Information: Lessons From The Chicken Coup

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Counterfeit Mobile Phones Destroyed

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A Sanguinary Problem

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OAPI-AGF Partnership To Finance A Thousand Innovative African Projects By 2030

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ARIPO 2025: Key Changes To Patents And Designs

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New South African Plant Breeders' Rights Law Comes Into Effect

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Understanding The Financials: Principled Negotiations During IP Valuation

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Barnard Inc.

Investing In Africa: Angola Mining (Video)

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Corporate Governance 2025

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When Mickey Meets Midjourney

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Concursus Creditorum: Drawing A Hard Line In The Sand

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Section 45 Of The Income Tax Act: The Tax-Free Shuffle Within Corporate Groups

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Barnard Inc.

In-Depth: Principled Negotiations After Your IP Portfolio Has Been Valued

IP Valuation is a specialised field, as was explained in our previous article. In summary, our IP Valuation hypothesis is rooted in sustainability, illustrated by two interdependent trend lines...

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The Apple vs. Optis Patent Dispute: A Lesson In Patent Infringement And Licensing

As patent litigation continues to reshape the tech landscape, the ongoing case between Apple and Optis Cellular Technology highlights...

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The X Corp (Formerly Twitter) Patent Infringement Drama

In a legal saga that has spanned nearly a decade, X Corp. (formerly Twitter) finds itself in a courtroom battle over video technology patents with VidStream LLC.

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The Dangers Of Relying On LLMs For Invention Research

Recently, an alarming trend has emerged where inventors are using large language models (LLMs) chatbots (think ChatGPT, Anthropic, Bard, Deepseek...

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Compulsory Licences - The ALLCOPY Copyright Case

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Africa's Hidden Treasures: The WIPO Treaty Revolution

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Charting The Stars: Strengthening Africa's IP Frameworks For Space Innovation

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From Coffee To Wine: How GIs Shape Africa's Agricultural Legacy

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Crocs' Design Protection Takes A Hit

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Legal Tussle: Novartis' Entresto Patent Victory

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There Is No Such Thing As A "Sole & Exclusive" Licence

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Advancing IP Education In Africa: Highlights From The WIPO-South Africa Summer School On Intellectual Property

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Varying An Interim Maintenance Order Under Rule 43: Key Principles And Practical Guidance

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Walt Disney's Biggest Mistake: A Lesson In Controlling Your IP

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There Is No Such Thing As A "Sole & Exclusive" Licence

Licensing is a crucial aspect in the commercialisation of intellectual property. However, we frequently come across agreements, from both big and small firms...

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Advancing IP Education In Africa: Highlights From The WIPO-South Africa Summer School On Intellectual Property

The WIPO-South Africa Summer School on Intellectual Property (IP) has concluded another successful session. Hosted in partnership with South Africa's Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DTI)...

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Varying An Interim Maintenance Order Under Rule 43: Key Principles And Practical Guidance

In divorce proceedings, Rule 43 of the Uniform Rules of Court provides a mechanism for interim relief relating to maintenance, contribution to costs...

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Barnard Inc.

Walt Disney's Biggest Mistake: A Lesson In Controlling Your IP

Walt Disney's journey to building one of the greatest businesses on the planet is a lesson in entrepreneurship.

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Harare Protocol: Amendments On Patents And Industrial Designs

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OAPI – New Official Fees For Patents And Utility Models

As part of the implementation of Annex I of the revised Bangui Agreement, OAPI has published new official fees which apply to all patent and utility model applications fled after 1 January 2025.

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How Cautionary Notices Protect IP Across Africa

In recent years, the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights has become a significant concern across the African continent, as more businesses, companies, and entrepreneurs are looking for new opportunities to expand their businesses into the continent.

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The Expanding Role Of Patents In Agriculture: Advancing Innovation And Opportunity

Agriculture has long been at the heart of human development, evolving from early farming practices to today's high-tech, precision-driven agriculture. However, as the global population increases.

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Combatting Counterfeit Goods In The E-commerce World

In recent years, we have witnessed explosive growth of online marketplaces and the increasing prevalence of e-commerce businesses.

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Nobel Prize In The Bag – Time To Make Money

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OAPI Leads The Way In Global Design Protection Strategies

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US Patent And Trademark Office Notably Increases Patent Application Fees From 19 January 2025

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Government Committee Meets To Discuss Development And Implementation Of Various IP Legislation

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Alliance Francophone Pour La Propriété Intellectuelle Is Launched

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Investing In Africa | Intellectual Property (Video)

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Uganda Hosts Africa's First Women In IP Conference

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ARIPO Announces The Launch Of The ARIPO Intellectual Property Journalist Award

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Are Successive Patent Validity Challenges Permissible?

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Spoofed! Protecting Your Intellectual Property From Digital Fakes

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Barnard Inc.

Intellectual Property Valuation: How Long Is A Piece Of String?

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Barnard Inc.

Patent Litigation Comparative Guide

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Rwanda's New Intellectual Property Legislation

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ARIPO & CHINA – Fast-tracked Patent Prosecution Expected Following The Launch Of Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program

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Geographical Indication Registrations For Products From Member States In Line With Its 2023-2027 Strategic Plan

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Podcast | OFM Making A Case For Patents | Rowan Forster

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ENSafrica Webinar | How POPIA Affects Your IP (Video)

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GRM Search - Offshoring IP | 16 August 2017 (Video)

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How To Protect Your Invention (Video)

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Technology Transfer In South Africa

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