IP Strategy

On November 16, Inventa Nigeria attended the Africa Startup Festival (ASF), a vibrant gathering of young professionals, founders and ambitious entrepreneurs from across the African continent. The ASF featured discussions on innovation, deal-making, and strategic collaboration within the startup ecosystem.

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On September 13 and 14, 2024 the 13th edition of the China Intellectual Property Annual Conference (CIPAC) took place in Beijing, China.

The event brought together industry professionals to discuss a range of intellectual property related topics, such as IP protection, trademark strategies in the digital era, laws and regulations, IP information services, amongst others initiatives. 

Inventa was represented by Crystal Zhang at CIPAC to talk to and advise entrepreneurs, investors, and other attendees on the best IP strategies in China.

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:

Financial technology (fintech) encompasses many innovations, including mobile payment platforms, blockchain-based solutions, algorithmic trading systems, and peer-to-peer lending platforms, among others.

The protection of fintech innovations is critically dependent on a robust framework of intellectual property (IP) rights. These include patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, all of which are instrumental in safeguarding unique technologies, business practices, and brand identities essential for progress.

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.

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On January 23rd, Madrid hosted a seminar titled “Intellectual Property as a Driver of Business Growth for Spanish SMEs in the European Union and Africa”.