EIPA and WIPO Launch Three-Day Cross-Regional Intellectual Property Forum

The Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority (EIPA), in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), has inaugurated a three-day cross-regional forum for African and Arab nations in Addis Ababa. Taking place from October 27 to 29, the event focuses on leveraging international IP registration frameworks to enhance export competitiveness. Participants are discussing the implementation of key WIPO systems, including the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), the Madrid System for trademarks, and the Hague System for industrial designs. The goal of the forum is to help local businesses protect their intellectual assets globally while expanding their access to international markets.