Africa IP Update

Time:2025-02-19

Source:Adams & Adams

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Type:Trademark


Jurisdiction:African Intellectual Property Organization,African Intellectual Property Organization,Kenya,Libya,South Africa

Publication Date:2025-02-19

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  • ARIPO: Increase in official fees and amendments to the Harare Protocol and Regulations to come into effect on 1 March 2025

  • Kenya: The Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry issues a pivotal report on the protection and enforcement of IP

  • Libya: The Libya Trade Mark Office issues a decree on renewal fees and requirements

  • South Africa: The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission plans to deregister approximately 800 000 non-compliant companies