Liberia to ratify the Arusha and Kampala Protocols
Liberia’s President, Joseph Nyumah Boakai, has signalled that Liberia will sign and ratify the Arusha Protocol, which seeks to protect new plant varieties, and the Kampala Protocol, which allows for the voluntary registration of copyright. This commitment forms part of the current administration’s focus on developing a robust national intellectual property policy and in support of its focus on inclusive economic development.
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

