Region: Africa & Middle East

Qatar joins Madrid; George Carlin estate settles dispute; PIPCU targets streamers – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the adidas v Thom Browne three-stripes decision being affirmed, a report finding that brands should “forget about politics”, and much more.

07 May 2024

Anti-counterfeiting efforts in Africa: recent developments in South Africa and Uganda

South Africa has extended the validity period of customs recordal to 10 years, and public consultations on the Anti-counterfeit Goods and Services Bill were launched in Uganda.

29 April 2024

Going local: why domestic social platforms must be on brand protection radars

Featured in WTR Special Report Q1 2024: The future of brand protection on social media

18 April 2024

Saudi rejection procedure revised; new Korea IP commissioner imminent; Iraq modifies payment process – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at IP5 deputy heads meeting online, the EUIPO providing reasoning and a timeline for a Grand Board referral, and much more.

17 April 2024

KIPI's Draft Strategic Plan: trademark registration efficiency and enhancement of IP awareness among MSMEs

The strategy is aligned with Kenya's Vision 2030 towards a knowledge-based economy, highlighting the essential role of MSMEs in driving economic growth and national innovation.

03 April 2024

Evolving trends in safeguarding GIs in Nigeria: an insight into recent developments

The submission of a comprehensive GI bill to the Nigerian legislature is anticipated in the near future.

28 March 2024

Social media in Nigeria: what brand owners need to know

In the next edition of an exclusive new series, WTR turns its attention to social media and brand protection in Nigeria.

25 March 2024

Social media in the MENA region: what brand owners need to know

In the second instalment of our exclusive new series, WTR focuses on social media in the region spanning the Middle East and North Africa.

11 March 2024

OREO v MOREO’S: rare trademark judgment issued

In a dispute between Intercontinental Great Brands LLC, the owner of the OREO mark, and Zayaan Investments Limited, the High Court found that Zayaan had acted in bad faith in registering the MOREO’S mark.

05 March 2024

Don't miss out: help us choose this year’s IP Hall of Fame inductees

WTR and IAM are looking for the icons of the industry to induct into the IP Hall of Fame. As part of our research process, we need your nominations.

29 February 2024