IP Counselling and Strategy

The 59th edition of FACIM - Maputo International Trade Fair - took place in Mozambique from August 26 to September 1.

FACIM is the largest trade fair for national products and companies, and it also helps international and local entrepreneurs to promote and start new partnerships.

During the 2024 edition of FACIM, the Inventa Moçambique team had the opportunity to talk to and advise entrepreneurs, investors, and other attendees on the best IP strategies in Mozambique. 

Review some moments from the Inventa Mozambique team in this year's edition:

Angela took the opportunity to clarify the significance of World IP Day and highlight the proactive steps that Nigerian creators can take to safeguard their rights and effectively prevent infringements.

See here the full interview.

Every year on April 26th, we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day, an occasion set aside to reflect on the crucial role that intellectual property rights play in fostering innovation and creativity across the globe. This year we explore how innovations protected by intellectual property can act as critical catalysts in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa. The interplay between intellectual property (IP) and sustainable development in Africa presents a unique opportunity to foster social and economic growth.

In the heart of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is not only known for its breathtaking landscapes but is also emerging as a hub for innovation within its dynamic manufacturing sector. With a keen focus on fostering a culture of innovation, the Mauritian government has taken significant steps to put the nation at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and processes. It is in this context that various government initiatives and programs have been set up to encourage research and development, taking advantage of the favorable geographical location.

São Tomé and Príncipe is an island state formed by two islands of volcanic origin, located in the Gulf of Guinea, approximately 300km from the West African coast on the imaginary equator. São Tomé, the largest island, has an area of 859 km2, while Príncipe has an area of 142 km2.

In relation to the 50th anniversary of Inventa International, we have been given the challenge to analyze certain intellectual property data over the past 50 years on the African continent.

As it is impossible to cover a panoramic view of the various events, we chose just a few topics we found interesting for this minor-scale study. At the outset, it seems important for us to outline a short introduction about the African continent and the protection of industrial property in the countries of which it is made up.

The city of Shenzhen, in Guangdong province, once again hosted the China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF), one of the largest technology fair in China. 

HangZhou received the 10th Edition of CIPAC - China Intellectual Property Conference. This major event brings together a wide number of Intellectual Property (IP) professionals, from all industries.

Three most important intergovernmental organizations regarding IP, in Africa and worldwide, World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO, Organisation Africaine de la Propriété Intellectuelle - OAPI and African Regional Intellectual Property Organization – ARIPO have just signed an agreement to promote harmonization and a better coordination regarding IP protection throughout the African Continent.