Aripo, Sadc join forces in intellectual property rights

THE African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (Aripo) and the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing intellectual property rights policies in the continent.

Aripo director of intellectual property David Njuguna emphasised the organisation’s commitment to bolster intellectual property rights protection and development within its member States.

“We aim to empower innovators and drive economic growth across the region,” he said.

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