LATEST ARTICLES
Botswana
Adams & Adams
The Director General of WIPO and the President of Botswana met in Gaborone to identifying ways in which WIPO can support and assist Botswana in cultivating its innovation ecosystem.
Egypt
Andersen in Egypt
Trademarks are invaluable assets for businesses, serving as symbols of quality, reputation, and brand identity.
Israel
JMB Davis Ben-David
Trademarks Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Israel, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
Kenya
Adams & Adams
The Ministry of Interior in Kenya issued directives on 6 March 2024, under the Preservation of Public Security Act to combat the production and sale of illicit alcohol and psychotropic substances abuse.
Libya
Adams & Adams
On 14 February 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Trade released updated requirements for prosecuting trade marks following the Libya Trade Mark Office's announcement...
Adams & Adams
On 25 February 2024, the Libya Trade Mark Office issued Decision No. 335 of 2024 addressing trade mark cancellations, amongst other items.
United Trademark & Patent Services
Starting from January 17, 2024, there will be a change in the
official fees for trademarks, in accordance with Libya Decision No.
26 for the year 2024.
Mauritius
Inventa
In the heart of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is not only known for its breathtaking landscapes but is also emerging as a hub for innovation within its dynamic manufacturing sector.
Nigeria
Koriat & Co
As businesses strive to distinguish themselves in the marketplace, the risk of deceptive practices (knowingly or unknowingly) by competitors increases.
G.O.Sodipo & Co.
There are several ways in which a business can protect its trade mark in Nigeria. One way is enforcing the statutory obligation in the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).
Templars
The Nigerian media was recently awash with reports of counterfeiting of a popular condiment. The counterfeits appeared to be so widespread that very few people had the original product...
Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
The field of entertainment law is quite diverse. In Nigeria, there is no specific law or act that governs the entertainment industry. This means that the concept of entertainment law...
South Africa
ENS
Client feedback has shown that articles dealing with celebrities and major brands are relatable, and interesting and bring some life to the field of Intellectual Property...
Adams & Adams
On 1 February 2024, the Ministry of Economy and Trade launched the electronic advertising system for trade marks, marking a significant step in digitalising the registration and advertising processes.
Adams & Adams
Leon Trotsky is supposed to have said "you may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you.". This may or may not be true in war, but it is certainly true in law.
Adams & Adams
In January 2024, the Zambia Trade Mark Registry issued a notice regarding the update of the NICE classification system from the 11th edition to the 12th edition.
Andersen in South Africa
The tax court, sitting in Johannesburg, was called upon to adjudicate a transfer pricing dispute between ABD Limited ("ABD"), a telecommunications company...
Adams & Adams
The CIPC issued a notice regarding a data breach under section 22 of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 ("POPIA") notifying customers of unauthorised access to their systems on 29 February 2024.
Sudan
Adams & Adams
As of 11 February 2024, the Sudanese Trade Marks Office ("TMO") has resumed operations after nearly a year of closure due to civil unrest.
Settle Law Firm
This article will discuss the features of using trademark and consequence of non-use of a trademark in Uzbekistan.
Mondaq Webinars
APR24
FREE News Alerts
Sign Up for our free News Alerts - All the latest articles on your chosen topics condensed into a free bi-weekly email.
Comparative Guides
Curated Content
Upcoming Events
Mondaq Advice Centres
