WIPO engages with the President on the importance of IP
The Director General of WIPO and the President of Botswana met in Gaborone to identifying ways in which WIPO can support and assist Botswana in cultivating its innovation ecosystem.
President Mokgweetsi Masisi emphasized the importance of intellectual property and innovation for his country’s economic transformation. WIPO Director General Daren Tang highlighted the need for a holistic approach to IP, focusing not only on protection but also on commercialization and capacity building. This was a welcomed discussion which highlighted the role of WIPO in supporting African nations and advocating for IP within the African Union.
Awareness of Fraudulent Communications
Adams & Adams Fraudulent Impersonation Alert It has come to our attention that fraudulent emails (particularly from a Microsoft Outlook account of adams-adams-attorneys@outlook.com) are being sent...
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Digital transformation at Namibia Revenue Authority
The Namibia Revenue Agency, NAMRA, has set a goal of reaching full digitisation within the next 4 years. This will eliminate the need for customers to seek in-person consultations and will allow NAMRA...
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Togo registers kovié rice as its first Protected Geographical Indication
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