9 September 2025
Zanzibar Increases Official Fees
The amendments took effect on 11 August introducing official fee hikes ranging from 50% to 300% across key IP categories.
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31 July 2025ARIPO Joins UPOV PRISMA
Applicants are now allowed to submit their applications directly to ARIPO via a unified digital interface.
30 June 2025Mauritius Acceeds to Harare Protocol
From 27 August 2025, Mauritius may be designated in ARIPO applications covering patents, utility models, and industrial designs.
11 February 2025ARIPO: Significant Increase in Patent and Design Fees as of 1 March 2025
The new official fees for certain patent and design services will come into force on 1 March 2025, affecting both new and existing applications.
27 June 2024OAPI Launches e-Filing of Trademarks
The African Intellectual Property Organization launched its trademark e-filing system on 3 June 2024.
27 June 2024ARIPO and Chinese IPO Launch Joint Patent Prosecution Highway
The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization and the Chinese Intellectual Property Office launched a joint Patent Prosecution Highway pilot program on 8 June 2024.