Trademarks in nondemocratic contexts and governance in Africa

The connection between trademark protection and democracy runs deep but it's crucial to acknowledge that even in authoritarian regimes, intellectual property (IP) rights, including trademarks, are safeguarded.

Published in The Trademark Lawyer Magazine, Vera Albino dives into the African continent, focusing on the example of Eritrea, a country that presents its own particularities with regard to trademark protection.

Read here the full edition of The Trademark Lawyer Magazine Issue 4, 2023.