Chinese telecom giant Huawei on Thursday signed cooperation contracts with global and local music vendors in South Africa to accelerate digitalization of African music. At the Huawei Southern Africa
Introduction Africa has two Regional Patent Offices, the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) and the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) which may provide access
Property Commission of South Africa granted the world’s first patent on an invention created by an artificial intelligence (“AI”) inventor[1]. However, it has been argued that an important point to
trademarks in multiple jurisdictions by filing one application with one set of fees. Cameroon-headquartered OAPI and its 17 member states are primarily French-speaking countries in the west of Africa
Property Commission (CIPC) a member under the Department of Trade and Industry is responsible for Trademark registration in South Africa. CIPC also administers the following additional IP domains in South
competition authority, the company said in an emailed statement. South Africa's competition agency did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The U.S. software giant faces a EU
South Africa is embracing innovation in its shift toward renewable energy. This article explores how patents, government initiatives, and global IP support are driving sustainable growth in the
tide of AI, while staying true to the original purpose of fostering human creativity. 8. Potential Solutions and Policy Recommendations This case prompts a re-examination of South Africa's IP policy and
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