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8 September 2020CopyrightSarah Morgan

Africa’s first IP cooperation project approves GI registration

AfrIPI—the first-ever African cooperation project focusing on IP rights—has discussed and approved its overall plan and future activities, which includes its support of the registration of geographical indications (GIs) in Africa and the EU.

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