AfCFTA’s Committee on Intellectual Property Rights negotiations begin
The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat convened in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, during 7 to 18 April 2025. The purpose of the 5th and 6th meetings of the Committee on Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR) was to initiate negotiations on the draft Annexes relating to Intellectual Property Rights. The aim of the draft Annexes is to drive creativity in order to generate economic growth in Africa.
Tanzania Strengthens IP Protection Through Legislative Reforms
Tanzania has introduced significant reforms to its IP regime through the enactment of the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2026 (the “2026 Amendments”), which received Presiden...
October 20 2026
Rwanda Overhauls IP Procedures and Fees: Key Changes Effective 13 October 2026
Rwanda’s new Ministerial Order No. 001/MINICOM/26 came into effect on 13 October 2026, introducing a number of important changes to the country’s intellectual property regime. The Order es...
October 20 2026
Legal Update | Fair Competition Commission (FCC), Tanzania
Tanzania FCC clarifies its position regarding the use of foreign trade mark certificates in support of the Mandatory recordation: 28 July 2026 | Fair Competition Commission (FCC), Tanzania. The Fair C...
October 02 2026