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Despite the United Republic of Tanzania – which comprises Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar – frequently stating that innovation is a key driver of economic development and exceeding expectations for its innovation development this year, trademark owners have expressed uncertainty as to the future of IP protection in the light of the presidential elections that took place on 28 October 2020.

On May 18 and 19, 2020, the 73rd Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) took place, which, considering the circumstances we find ourselves, was held for the first time virtually. This Assembly resulted in the long-awaited Resolution that aims to provide a global response to Covid-19. The Resolution was co-sponsored by more than 130 countries and adopted by consensus.

Vila Nova de Gaia was chosen to host the Acredita Incubation space. This space offers a range of tools to entrepreneurs from the northern region of the country.

Inventa International visited the space and the companies based there, reinforcing the support provided to entrepreneurs in protecting their Intellectual Property assets, as part of the partnership established with the Acredita Portugal Association.

Inventa International has renewed the partnership with the entrepreneurship program Montepio Acredita Portugal.

This is the third year that the company supports this initiative, providing the participants with some information about the best ways to protect their Intellectual Property assets. Inventa International is also a member of the jury panel that evaluates the business projects.

Toys “R” Us Iberia was advised by Inventa International in the Intellectual Property licensing and compliance process, that includes Toys “R” Us Portugal. 

Toys “R” Us was recently bought, in the Iberian Peninsula, by Green Swan, a Portuguese company led by Paulo Andrez. The Intellectual Property licensing and compliance process, that run during 2018’s second semester, was concluded in January 2019.

Over the past four years, Angola has been trying to get out of the deep crisis that has plagued the country. With the fall in oil prices, the economy has shaken and the stability of companies has never been the same. The Angolan economy was supported substantially by Petroleum. This is evident when we look at the 3600 patent applications in Angola, which mostly belong to the petroleum sector.

While countries in other continents are struggling to maintain a growth rate close to 0%, African countries continue to grow. Africa continues to captivate investment not only from other continents but also from Africa itself.

With the increase of the investment, litigation resulting from the growth of the commercial activity tends to gradually rise, pressuring African countries to be able to respond effectively, efficiently and swiftly.

Marques Annual Conference took place in September and Inventa International couldn’t miss this event, that gathers experts to debate the latest issues concerning Intellectual Property.

This year the event was held in Paris, which provided the perfect scenario to address a wide range of branding related topics such as branding, design and luxury goods.

EU Copyright Reform, Trade Secrets Directive, UDRP Reform and Brexit were also on the agenda. 

Ended the initial phase of the registration process of the industrial property assets, that is to say, the filing of the applications in I.A.P.I. (Angolan Institute of Industrial Property) and subsequent phases (bulletin publication, opposition period, formal and substantial examination, granting fees payment and granting of the rights), holders shall be aware of the necessity to proceed with the payment of the maintenance fees of their rights.

On April 26th and 27th, it was held the 1st Angolan Congress of Industrial Property, organized by Ponto de Vista, in partnership with Inventa International and the Angolan Institute of Industrial Property (IAPI).