The latest proposed ban relating to the advertising of alcohol
On 8 September 2025, a private members Bill was introduced in Parliament, proposing an amendment to the existing Liquor Act. The Liquor Amendment Bill [B21-2025] provides for a comprehensive and total ban on the advertising of alcohol, including the sponsorship of social events by alcohol brands. While plain packaging does not appear to be on the cards, this is not the first time Parliament will debate the implementation of a such ban, with a similar ban having been proposed some 10 years ago. As the Bill will now progress through the parliamentary process, the outcome will remain to be seen.
Patent Office tightens rules for post filing amendments
The Algerian Patent Office (INAPI) has announced that it will enforce current provisions governing the amendment of patent applications more strictly in the future. Amendments must be filed within one...
June 17 2026
Cape Verde adopts a new Industrial Property Code
Cape Verde has adopted a new Industrial Property Code, which came into effect on 2 June 2026. The new code aims to modernise the country’s IP legislation and align it with international and regional...
June 17 2026
Approval of the amendment of the copyright law to recognise WIPO’s Marrakesh Treaty
On 12 May 2026, Tunisia’s parliament (the General Legislation Committee of the Assembly of People’s Representatives) approved amendments to the country’s copyright law (Law No. 36 on Literary an...
June 17 2026