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Intellectual property law and copyright law thought leadership, articles, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics such as licensing and syndication, patent law, trade secrets and trademark law.

Client-attorney privilege en matière de brevets : portée, limites et bonnes pratiques

Face à la multiplication des litiges internationaux en matière de brevets, les entreprises européennes sont de plus en plus exposées aux procédures de discovery, notamment aux États-Unis.

NG

Novagraaf Group

Nice Classification Edition 13 Is Now In Force

The 13th Edition of the Nice Classification is now in effect. Nice is the international classification system trade mark offices use (including CIPC) to decide which goods and services your trade mark protection actually...

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

A Fragmented Landscape: Bridging The Copyright Gap In Africa

A balanced framework – one that protects creators while ensuring access to knowledge – can contribute meaningfully to cultural diversity, innovation and long-term growth across the continent.

South Africa IP

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Inventa

BIPA Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

BIPA ushers in a new phase of leadership with the appointment of Ms Ainna Vilengi Kaundu as CEO.

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Adams & Adams

Nigeria Moves From IP Policy Design To Full‑Scale Implementation

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Adams & Adams

South Africa Adopts The 13th Edition Of The Nice Classification

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Zambia Enters New Intellectual Property Era As Trade Marks Act 2023 Comes Into Force

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

INAPI Introduces New Industrial Property Fee Schedule For 2026

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Adams & Adams

Angola Accedes To The Marrakesh Treaty

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Adams & Adams

Court Of Appeal Rules ARIPO Trade Marks Unenforceable In Tanzania

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Adams & Adams

Tanzania Implements Mandatory Trade Mark Recordal For Imported Goods

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Adams & Adams

ARIPO's Overhauled Trade Mark System Goes Live On 1 March 2026

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

New Trade Mark Regulations Now In Effect

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Government Reshuffles COSOMA Board After Just One Month

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Adams & Adams

Medical Negligence And Patient Safety In Nigeria: What The Law Says In 2026

Nigeria Healthcare

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Nigeria's FinTech Regulatory Framework: Key 2025 Developments And Outlook For 2026

Nigeria Technology

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

The Financial Sector 2025 Round-Up And Outlook For 2026

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

Central Bank Of Nigeria Fintech Report: Shaping The Future Of Fintech In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

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Templars

Marriage And Property In Nigeria: What Couples Need To Know About Their Rights

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SimmonsCooper Partners

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Patent

Client-attorney privilege en matière de brevets : portée, limites et bonnes pratiques

Face à la multiplication des litiges internationaux en matière de brevets, les entreprises européennes sont de plus en plus exposées aux procédures de discovery, notamment aux États-Unis.

NG

Novagraaf Group

How IP Can Increase SMEs' Contribution To Nigeria's Economy

Over 90 percent of businesses in Nigeria are small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs). These businesses contribute approximately 48 percent of Nigeria's gross domestic product and 84 percent of national employment.

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

A Review Of The National Intellectual Property Policy And Strategy (NIPPS)

Imagine a master sculptor in the heart of Lagos who pours his/her soul into creating a distinctive piece, only to have it later replicated, distributed, and commercially exploited without his/her permission.

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

The Rise Of The DIY Patent: How South African Inventors Are Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Nikon vs Viltrox: A Simple Look At What This Patent Dispute Means

South Africa IP

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ENS

Patents, Innovation & Where The Law Draws The Line

South Africa IP

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ENS

CIPC Introduces Electronic Issuance Of Patents And Patents Of Addition

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Final Whistle – AFCON

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

The Kiddos vs. Chickees Packaging Battle

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

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Trade Secrets

Nigeria Moves From IP Policy Design To Full‑Scale Implementation

Nigeria has begun the full rollout of its National Intellectual Property Policy & Strategy (NIPPS), marking a shift from years of policy development to operational implementation.

AA

Adams & Adams

Artificial Intelligence In South African Financial Sector: What The FSCA–PA Report Reveals About IP, Trade Secrets, And Smart Governance

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming South Africa's financial sector, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and new customer experiences.

South Africa Technology

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Adams & Adams

When And How To Use Non-solicit And Non-compete Clauses In IT Contracts In South Africa

South African employers and business owners often rely on post‑termination restraints to protect customer relationships, confidential information...

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Assignment Of Intellectual Property Rights – Essential Considerations

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Esher & Makarios

Corporate Data Breaches: Critical Risks, Legal Gaps And Best Practices

Nigeria Privacy

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Templars

The Role Of Non-Disclosure Agreements In Commercial Transactions: Importance And Legal Implications

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

The Business Of Ideas: Why Commercial Intellectual Property (IP) Really Matters

South Africa IP

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ENS

Intellectual Property Rights In Genetically Modified Organisms

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G ELIAS

Intellectual Property Disputes And Alternative Dispute Resolution: The Way Forward

GE

G ELIAS

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Licensing & Syndication

Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round: What Investors Need To Know

In November 2025, the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (the "NUPRC") announced the commencement of the 2025 Licensing Round from December 1, 2025 (the "Licensing Round").

Nigeria Commercial

GE

G ELIAS

2025 Nigeria Licensing Round: Opportunities For Oil And Gas Investors

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (the "NUPRC" or the "Commission") has announced the 2025 Oil Licensing Round will commence 1 December 2025.

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Templars

Ethiopian Law On Banking Sector Liberalization: Licensing Requirements For Foreign Banks

The banking business sector in Ethiopia was exclusively reserved for domestic investors for a half century. The sector began to be opened to foreign investors since 2023.

Ethiopia Finance

AP

Aman & Partners Legal Services LLP

Financing Your Startup Through IP Monetization (Tech IP Series 2)

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Scale Smarter, Not Harder: Leveraging IP Licensing For Startup Growth (Tech IP Series 1)

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Trade Mark Licensing – Permitted Use, Registered Users And Revenue Growth

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

NCC Releases Licencing Framework For International Application To Person (A2p) Messaging In Nigeria.

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Master Your Rights: How South African Artists Can Use Contracts To Secure Ownership Of Their Masters

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

The Apple vs. Optis Patent Dispute: A Lesson In Patent Infringement And Licensing

South Africa IP

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ENS

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Trademark

Nice Classification Edition 13 Is Now In Force

The 13th Edition of the Nice Classification is now in effect. Nice is the international classification system trade mark offices use (including CIPC) to decide which goods and services your trade mark protection actually...

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

South Africa Adopts The 13th Edition Of The Nice Classification

As of 1 January 2026, South Africa has implemented the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification.

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Zambia Enters New Intellectual Property Era As Trade Marks Act 2023 Comes Into Force

Zambia has achieved a long-awaited milestone in its intellectual property regime. Following the signing of Statutory Instrument No. 86 of 2025, the Trademarks Act No. 11 of 2023 officially came into operation on December 26, 2025.

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

INAPI Introduces New Industrial Property Fee Schedule For 2026

AA

Adams & Adams

Court Of Appeal Rules ARIPO Trade Marks Unenforceable In Tanzania

AA

Adams & Adams

Tanzania Implements Mandatory Trade Mark Recordal For Imported Goods

AA

Adams & Adams

ARIPO's Overhauled Trade Mark System Goes Live On 1 March 2026

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

New Trade Mark Regulations Now In Effect

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Sudan's IP Office Has Returned To Khartoum

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Adams & Adams

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Latest Videos

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Podcast | OFM | Copyrights Are Relevant To All Businesses In Some Form | Waldo Steyn | 15 APR 2021

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ENS

Lack Of Global Consensus On Rules For The Taxation Of Multinationals And The Risk Of A Global Trade War (Video)

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PwC Nigeria

Jadon Wolmarans Interviewed On eNCA For World Anti-Counterfeit Day 2019 (Video)

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KISCH IP

A ‘Triple Distilled' Summary Of Recent Trade Mark SCA Cases (Video)

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Adams & Adams

Protect Your Brand – Advice To Start-Ups (Video Content)

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TripleOKLaw

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