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Ghana
Ntrakwah & Co.
Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has birthed a growing demand for inventions and innovations.
ENS
At a recent stakeholder workshop organised by the Ghana Industrial Property Office ("GHIPO"), the governmental agency which manages and promotes intellectual property rights in Ghana...
Israel
JMB Davis Ben-David
Trademarks Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Israel, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
Kenya
Adams & Adams
The Ministry of Interior in Kenya issued directives on 6 March 2024, under the Preservation of Public Security Act to combat the production and sale of illicit alcohol and psychotropic substances abuse.
Libya
Adams & Adams
On 14 February 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Trade released updated requirements for prosecuting trade marks following the Libya Trade Mark Office's announcement...
Adams & Adams
On 25 February 2024, the Libya Trade Mark Office issued Decision No. 335 of 2024 addressing trade mark cancellations, amongst other items.
Nigeria
Alliance Law Firm
Copyright is a form of intellectual property that gives ownership to the author of tangible intellectual property works.
Stren & Blan Partners
The Nigerian Copyright Commission ("NCC" or "the Commission") recently issued a Copyright Advisory ("the Advisory") to the general public.
Alliance Law Firm
Content creation and meme sharing have established a strong hold on social media platforms, completely changing the way people communicate and engage online.
G.O.Sodipo & Co.
There are several ways in which a business can protect its trade mark in Nigeria. One way is enforcing the statutory obligation in the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).
Liability Of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) In Nigeria; Understanding The Safe Harbour Provisions
The Trusted Advisors
The internet age has elicited many unparalleled issues that do not find resolution in the extant legal order. One of such issue pertains to adapting extant copyright laws to meet the challenges...
The Trusted Advisors
Nigeria's entertainment scene is vibrant and diverse, encompassing various forms of art such as music, film, and fashion. It has gained international recognition, contributing to the country's cultural and economic growth.
South Africa
ENS
This article deals with a recent UK trade mark judgment that speaks to the concept of ‘targeting' – the meaning of which will become apparent later in the article. The case is Lifestyle Equities v Amazon.
ENS
Registered designs are one of the pillars of the intellectual property (IP) law system. Yet patents, trade marks and copyright get most of the headlines.
ENS
Client feedback has shown that articles dealing with celebrities and major brands are relatable, and interesting and bring some life to the field of Intellectual Property...
Adams & Adams
On 1 February 2024, the Ministry of Economy and Trade launched the electronic advertising system for trade marks, marking a significant step in digitalising the registration and advertising processes.
Adams & Adams
Leon Trotsky is supposed to have said "you may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you.". This may or may not be true in war, but it is certainly true in law.
Adams & Adams
On 1 March 2024, OAPI's Director General, Mr Denis Bohoussou, met with the new deputy project manager of the Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation in Africa (AfrIPI), Mr Carlos Satorre...
Adams & Adams
In January 2024, the Zambia Trade Mark Registry issued a notice regarding the update of the NICE classification system from the 11th edition to the 12th edition.
Adams & Adams
As of 11 February 2024, the Sudanese Trade Marks Office ("TMO") has resumed operations after nearly a year of closure due to civil unrest.
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