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The African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation has hosted the 10th working group session to discuss improvements to its online platform and streamline administrative procedures.
Africa: The Gambia set to join the Banjul Protocol on Marks Matthew Costard of Spoor & Fisher explains why the Gambia’s ‘British law’ legacy is a cause of concern for ARIPO trademarks Sponsored by May 21 2021 The African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO) is one of Africa’s two regional IP registration systems. ARIPO enables IP owners to get protection for their rights in one or more member countries through a central filing together with a designation of the countries of interest. This is in contrast to the ...
As Gambia has deposited its instrument of ratification with the African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation and joined the Banjul Protocol, here is what brand owners should know about registering trademarks in the jurisdiction going forward.
Inventa International Africa is the continent with the largest number of countries – 54. As trademarks are usually protected at a national level, an African-wide trademark protection strategy can be taxing. However, there are some shortcuts that will help applicants to secure African-wide trademark protection. Madrid Protocol The Madrid Protocol for the international registration of trademarks was established in 1989 and provides applicants with the possibility of designating several countries with a single application. The Madrid Protocol was ratified by 22 African countries, and the ge...
Inventa International Africa is the continent with the largest number of countries – 54. As trademarks are usually protected at a national level, an African-wide trademark protection strategy can be taxing. However, there are some shortcuts that will help applicants to secure African-wide trademark protection. Madrid Protocol The Madrid Protocol for the international registration of trademarks was established in 1989 and provides applicants with the possibility of designating several countries with a single application. The Madrid Protocol was ratified by 22 African countries, and the ge...