Tag: OAPI

Geneva Act of WIPO’s Lisbon Agreement Has a New Member: OAPI

20 December, 2022 News

On 15 December, 2022, the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) acceded to the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement. With OAPI’s accession, the Geneva Act covers all 17 OAPI …

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Mapping Africa’s Complex Regimes: Towards an African Centred AfCFTA Intellectual Property, (IP), Protocol

5 January, 2021 Intellectual Property

Titilayo Adebola Abstract This article breaks new ground by advancing the first comprehensive mapping and analysis of the fragmented intellectual property (IP) architecture in Africa in light of the …

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We can establish complementary seed systems by creatively introducing suitable conditions or standards to register and certify farmers’ seeds. Seed laws and policies must include provisions ensuring seeds are culturally adaptive to our environments and aligned with our food habits. They should also be climate adaptive and gender-sensitive, enabling both men and women to find joy in working with seeds. It is essential for Africans to take ownership and control over our means of food production—starting with the seeds.

Andrew Mushita.