Annual fees on plant breeders’ rights
Holders of South African plant breeders’ rights are reminded that, under the newly enacted Plant Breeders Rights’ Act of 2018 annual fees are now due by 31 March each year and no longer by 1 January. This also applies to PBR’s granted under the repealed 1976 act.
AFCON Eliminations: Celebrating African Football and Intellectual Property Development
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 and quarterfinals have concluded, with eight nations exiting the tournament: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), DR Co...
January 14 2026
Protecting African innovation: a catalyst for scale and the future of IP
Africa is emerging as a powerhouse of innovation, contributing solutions with global impact. Across the continent, entrepreneurs are building marketshaping solutions that leapfrog infrastructure const...
January 09 2026
South Africa Implements the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification
South Africa has officially adopted the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification (NCL 13-26) with effect from 1 January 2026, following its implementation by the World Intellectual Property Office on t...
January 07 2026