Seychelles to become a contracting state to ARIPO

In a recent decision, the Cabinet of Ministers approved Seychelles’ membership to the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) through the accession of Seychelles to the Harare protocol. The Harare protocol provides for the protection of…

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by Magdalien van der Westhuizen

African patent options: Roads less travelled

Africa, the world’s second largest continent, is home to some of the fastest-growing economies. It has over 50 countries, each with its own set of intellectual property law systems, offering investors some interesting options for protecting intellectual property…

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by Magdalien van der Westhuizen

New expedited/delayed examination provisions in ARIPO

Effective from 1 January 2018, expedited/delayed examination may be requested for ARIPO applications. ARIPO (The Administrative Council of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization) has...

by Christina Louw

Tag: Harare Protocol

Seychelles to become a contracting state to ARIPO

African patent options: Roads less travelled

New expedited/delayed examination provisions in ARIPO