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.
ARIPO advances Digital IP Services in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone recently hosted an ARIPO Online Services Sensitisation Workshop aimed at increasing awareness and adoption of digital intellectual property services. The workshop, organised in collaborat...
July 16 2026
OAPI strengthens international cooperation at Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO, 2026
The African Intellectual Property Organisation (OAPI) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation and fostering innovation across its 17 member states during the 68th Seri...
July 16 2026
Kenyan High Court strikes down directive affecting intellectual property administration
In a landmark judgment delivered on 29 June 2026, the Kenyan High Court has nullified the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry’s directive of 30 September 2025, which sought to require Ke...
July 16 2026