Welcome to the blog of the Africa IP SME Helpdesk. This platform is dedicated to providing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with essential information and resources to navigate the complexities of intellectual property (IP) in Africa. Our goal is to support businesses in understanding and protecting their innovations, ensuring compliance with regional IP regulations, as well as facilitating their growth across the continent. Explore our expert insights, guidance and updates that will enhance your business throughout your IP journey in Africa.
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AI is reshaping Africa’s innovation and IP landscape. Explore how nations leverage AI strategies to boost innovation, address risks, and foster ethical, inclusive development.
Counterfeiting in Nigeria endangers public safety, business reputations, and economic growth. Explore challenges, regulatory gaps, and innovative strategies to combat this threat.
Ghana's thriving innovation hub empowers SMEs with funding, training, and policies like YouStart and Ghana CARES, driving growth and solidifying its role as a West African leader.
The European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) led the discussion on how IP contributes to sustainable growth and development.
The AfrIPI team, led by Deputy Project Leader Carlos Lleo, engaged in the EU-Ghana Business Forum to discuss with stakeholders the significance of intellectual property (IP) in business operations.
On 2 July 2024, Nigerian and European business leaders, policymakers and institutional stakeholders converged in Abuja to identify and explore investment opportunities during the 9th European Union-Nigeria Business Forum, themed ‘Investing in Jobs and a Sustainable Future’.
As of March 2024, the European IP Helpdesk and International IP SME Helpdesks have been fully integrated into the Single Digital Gateway and is accessible through the Assistance Service Finder.
From 17 to 25 February 2024, AfrIPI and the Africa IP SME Helpdesk participated in the ninth International Trade Fair for Business, SMEs and Partnerships in Yaoundé (PROMOTE), Cameroon.
International IP SME Helpdesks' Stakeholders Conference Explores Role of Intellectual Property in SMEs' Global Ventures.
It is essential that SMEs consider protecting their creations through intellectual property and efficiently manage these assets to reap the most from their investment in Europe.
The Africa IP SME Helpdesk, together with the Netherlands Business Hub Kenya (NLBH) organised the ‘Seminar on opportunities for EU SMEs to leverage intellectual property rights for business growth in Kenya and abroad’.
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In recent years, Africa has transformed in the area of commerce. As African entrepreneurs and foreign investors seize their share at an early stage, it is crucial to recognise the pivotal role intellectual property (IP) plays in this dynamic landscape.
The Africa IP SME Helpdesk is organising a webinar series on navigating the challenges of IP enforcement in Africa.
The Africa IP SME Helpdesk is organising a webinar entitled ‘The impact of commercialisation strategies and benefits for SMEs investing in Africa: measuring the effect of IP practices’.
The Africa IP SME Helpdesk is organising a webinar entitled ‘Investing in Egypt: the role of intellectual property’.
The International IP SME Helpdesks have joined forces hereby to address this issue by supporting women innovators in unlocking their innovative ideas. To do so, the Helpdesks have compiled initiatives being carried out by countries and IP national offices to support women in their IP journey.
The new measure takes effect from 1 November 2022
As of 12 December 2022, the National Service of Intellectual Property and Quality of São Tomé and Príncipe (SENAPIQ-STP) will use and accept the list of terms from the harmonised database of goods and services (HDB) in TMclass.
World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) just released 2022 edition of World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) that analyses the IP activities around the world. The report shows that Asian countries were a driving force for global innovation in 2021.