Africa is rapidly emerging as a continent of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial opportunity. From technology startups in Nairobi and Lagos to renewable energy initiatives in South Africa and ...

<p dir="ltr">Ethiopia is now a signatory to the Paris Convention and the Madrid Protocol, with both set to enter into force on August 15, 2025. This upcoming integration is expected to simplify the ...

Trademarks are central to commercial identity, which enables consumers to distinguish goods and services from others, while protecting the owner’s economic benefit and goodwill. In the Nigerian ...

Countries in blue are PCT members, while countries in gray are not. Source: WIPO (2020) Using the Paris Convention If a country is not member of the PCT, the Paris Convention for the Protection of ...

The concept of artificial intelligence (AI) is a global phenomenon that has taken over every aspect of life. AI is the possibility and capability of computer systems to perform human-designed tasks ...

<p dir="ltr">The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) has recently enacted two significant legal instruments - Decree No. 26 of 2025 and Decision No. 34 of 2025 - which introduce ...

<p>In Africa, inventions can be protected by patents through a direct filing in the country of interest using the Paris Convention or through a sole filing in a regional office. With regard to the ...

<p>Innovation is the engine that keeps products in high demand, processes up to date with recent technological trends and, in the end, companies relevant in their markets.</p><p>However, maintaining ...

We are pleased to announce the members of the Inventa team who have been appointed to the 2026-2027 term of the International Trademark Association (INTA) Committees. Over the next two years, they ...

<p dir="ltr">From September 13th to 16th, the AIPPI World Congress was held in Yokohama, Japan.</p><p dir="ltr">During the four-days, the event featured panel discussions, keynote speakers and social ...

<p dir="ltr">We’re excited to announce the launch of Inventa’s brand-new website!</p><p dir="ltr">With a fresh design and more dynamic design, our goal is to offer a more intuitive, informative, and ...

Kicking off on May 17 in San Diego, California (USA), the 2025 INTA Annual Meeting will once again bring together leading professionals from the global Intellectual Property community. Organized by ...