Zimbabwe: IP policy document published

Zimbabwe has become the latest African country to publish an IP policy document. The Zimbabwe Intellectual Property Policy and Implementation Strategy was published on 28 June 2018.

Ghana: brand identification training

Paul Ramara, a partner in our anti-counterfeiting team, has just completed the latest in our series of Brand Identification Training in Accra, Ghana, on behalf of Puma.

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Competitive prices key in eliminating counterfeit parts

Although Africa is a brand-conscious continent, the majority of consumers still seek cheaper prices, and the automotive industry needs competitive aftermarket prices to deal with the challenges posed by counterfeit goods, says intellectual property law firm Spoor & Fisher anti-counterfeiting department partner Paul Ramara.

Ethiopia: New legislation for plant breeders’ rights

 The Plant Breeders’ Rights Proclamation, No. 1068/2017, has been published. This proclamation sets out the substantive aspects of the protection that will exist for Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBRs).