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Sport is more than competition; it is a driver of innovation, brands and economic growth. To mark the #WorldIPDay 2026, I reflect on how IP can help Africa protect, commercialise and grow the value created through sport. The opportunity is clear — the time to act is now. Read more: [bit.ly/3R06yBK] #IPAndSports #ARIPOat50 @WIPO

#Happeningtoday Join us at 3pm CAT for the #ARIPOat50 Anniversary Year Launch and the reveal of the Anniversary logo. We look forward to your virtual presence via the link below: youtube.com/live/eVSfN9-vV… #milestone #IP4Africa @WIPO @EPOorg @EUIPcooperation @CIPO_Canada @JPO_JPN @OAPI_TWIT @UPOVint @INTA @ipofficesg @AfCFTA @The_IPO @IFRRO @aisge @Africa_Univ @AFSTA_Seed @CnipaChina @COMESA_HQ @CPVOTweets @CommonsEAC @jumuiya @uspto @moipkorea @UKIPO

The empowerment of youth is at the core of ARIPO’s Mandate. 502 students are participating in this Edition, making its 1,502 students from the ARIPO region who have benefited 4rom the Project. Thus making the Project a game changer for IP awareness in Africa.

Successfully completed IP Clubs visit in Tanzania, Rwanda, Liberia & Ghana! 🎉 The WIPO-ARIPO project aims to boost IP awareness & innovation among youth🙏 Thanks to the countries & schools for their support & cooperation! #IPforYouth #Innovation #WIPO #ARIPO

The African dream lives on!

Africa’s tourism advantage isn’t just landscapes — it’s identity. From destination brands to cultural experiences, intellectual property systems protect what makes places memorable. @_ARIPO enables cross-border protection of tourism assets, including trademarks, designs, copyright and traditional knowledge. Strong IP protection helps safeguard value and prevent leakage across borders.

Congratulations Kellion!

Honoured to participate and present at the Stakeholder Engagement for the Establishment of a CMOin São Tomé & Príncipe. Grateful to the Director of #SENAPIQ for his leadership and hospitality. Looking forward to the implementation of the remaining activities of the roadmap 🇸🇹🤝

🎵 Music Royalties Don't Have to Be a Mystery. 🎶 The Mechanical Licensing Collective has paid out over $2.5 billion in royalties worldwide, empowering African artists to earn from their music that is streamed in the USA. ARIPO's Kampala Protocol aims to make the same seamless process possible in the African Region. Visit 🔗 aripo.org/success-storie… to learn more. #music #royalties #IP4Africa #copyright

Grateful for the warm welcome extended to the @_ARIPO delegation by @IP_Liberia, led by Director General Hon. Garmai Koboi, and her dedicated team, upon our arrival in Monrovia last night. This week, ARIPO is undertaking a High-Level Mission to the Republic of Liberia, during which we will hold meetings with H.E. President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, the Minister of Agriculture, the Speaker of the House, and other senior government officials. The Mission seeks to engage in strengthening Liberia’s IP framework, enhance its innovation ecosystem, and promote the strategic use of IP as a catalyst for economic growth and development. It will also support Liberia’s ratification of the Arusha Protocol.

The @WIPO Global Innovation Index 2025 shows encouraging momentum for Africa — a testament to the continent’s ingenuity and determination. While no African country has yet broken into the global top 50, among the 36 economies covered by the GII 2025, 14 are @_ARIPO Member States, with Mauritius (53rd) being the top performer, signaling steady progress built on smart policies, education investment, and digital transformation. To sustain this trajectory, Africa must deepen investment in R&D, strengthen IP systems, and unlock venture financing to empower its innovators. ARIPO remains committed to supporting Member States in translating ideas into impact through a robust IP ecosystem. #GII2025 #InnovationInAfrica #KnowledgeEconomy

The Toolkit on Tariff-Setting Principles and Guidelines for the Audiovisual Sector was launched by ARIPO today during the ongoing 4th African Regional Seminar on Copyright & Related Rights in the Audiovisual Sector in Kampala. This Toolkit aims to: 🎯 Support fair and transparent tariff-setting 🎯 Strengthen Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) 🎯 Foster a strong and sustainable audiovisual industry across Africa The Toolkit will promote a resilient, sustainable audiovisual industry that benefits all stakeholders. #Copyright #Audiovisual #Innovation @URSBHQ

The 4th African Regional Seminar on Copyright and Related Rights in the Audiovisual Sector began this morning in Kampala, Uganda. I am thankful to the Government of Uganda for hosting and officiating the event by the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. @norbertmao. Organised in partnership with @_ARIPO, Fundación @aisge, the Global Audiovisual Alliance (GAVA), and @URSBHQ, the seminar aims to: 🎯 Promote best practices in the audiovisual sector 📜 Support ratification and implementation of the Kampala Protocol, Beijing Treaty, and WIPO Internet Treaties 🤝 Encourage reforms to align national laws with international instruments #KampalaProtocol #Copyright #Audiovisual Photos ©️: URSB

Figuring out what makes a good trademark

🚫 Don’t let piracy and counterfeiting undermine your business. 🛡️ Secure your intellectual property through the ARIPO regional system today. #IPMatters 📚#Trademarks ™️ #Patents 🔏 #PVP 🌾 #UtilityModels

#Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 🥇 continued to lead in #trademark filings among #ARIPOMemberStates in 2024, followed by #Zambia 🇿🇲🥈 and #Mauritius 🇲🇺🥉. Regional economies were well represented with a special mention for #Zambian firms which showed strong momentum. 🔗aripo.org/success-storie… #intellectualproperty #IP4Africa @pacrazambia

#Mauritius 🇲🇺 emerged as the top filer🥇 of patent applications for 2024 among the #ARIPOMemberStates. #Zimbabwe 🇿🇼followed closely, while #Namibia 🇳🇦 took the third spot. Read more: 🔗aripo.org/success-storie… #intellectualproperty #IP4Africa @bipa_nam

It was a privilege to host and address ambassadors accredited to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva, alongside our partners from @OAPI_TWIT and representatives of @WIPO, during a special luncheon convened at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. In my remarks, I reaffirmed ARIPO’s unwavering commitment to strengthening Africa’s intellectual property (IP) ecosystem as a cornerstone of sustainable development and regional integration. Founded nearly five decades ago, ARIPO has grown into a dynamic platform that: ✅ Harmonizes regional IP laws and procedures ✅ Supports Member States with robust legal, digital, and institutional frameworks ✅ Champions innovation through capacity building, research collaboration, and the protection of #intellectualproperty Together with OAPI and under the WAO tripartite partnership with WIPO, we are forging a unified IP front for Africa, focused on impact, digital transformation, and inclusivity. 🌍 As Africa moves forward, IP will be central to enabling cross-border trade, protecting local innovation, and stimulating creative industries. It was an honour for ARIPO and OAPI to have the diplomatic community amidst us this afternoon. We encourage them to continue championing IP as a transformative tool—within Geneva and globally—for achieving Agenda 2063 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Intellectual Property is the bridge between ideas and impact. Let us work together to ensure it becomes a driver of equitable growth for all Africans. #Innovation #Diplomacy #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment

#wipoGA 2025 à #genève 🇨🇭- jour 3. 🗓️ Agenda du vendredi 11 juillet Rencontre stratégique entre l'#OAPI et sa consoeur l'@_ARIPO. 🤝 Échanges avec les missions permanentes de leurs États membres respectifs. #oapi #aripo #wipo #croissancedurable #coopération #PI #Afrique

The ARIPO Arusha Protocol for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants🌱🌿☘️🌾 is a game-changer for Africa's agriculture and food security! This important agreement, now in force, allows plant breeders to protect their new plant varieties across multiple African countries with a single application through ARIPO #PVP #farming #foodsecurity #AgriTech #agribusiness #breedersrights 🔗aripo.org/storage/resour…