Building Africa’s next generation of plant breeders
More than 40 emerging plant breeders and researchers from 10 African countries participated in a series of training programmes in Nairobi under the VACS Capacity Project, focusing on quantitative genetics, genomic analysis and digital breeding tools.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening Africa’s capacity to develop climate-resilient and nutritious crop varieties. While not an IP development in itself, the programme is relevant to the region’s growing focus on agricultural innovation, plant breeding and the development of new crop varieties.
Mozambique adopts new IP strategy with focus on AI and digital transformation
The Government of Mozambique adopted a new National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (PEPI) 2026-2035, replacing its previous intellectual property (IP) strategy. PEPI is intended to modernis...
October 21 2026
Uganda set to launch new Copyright Management System
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) are in the process of launching a new copyright management system. Once operational, the system is...
October 21 2026
Egypt introduces virtual Appeal Committees for trade marks and industrial designs
The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) has introduced virtual Appeal Committees for trade mark and industrial design matters. The new system replaces traditional in-person appeal hearing...
October 21 2026