by prextip | May 22, 2025 | Patent, Registration
Similar to many jurisdictions in Africa, patent registration is typically available through regional bodies like ARIPO or OAPI, as national offices often lack the expertise to grant patents. To bolster intellectual property protection and regulations, the...
by prextip | May 22, 2025 | Intellectual Property, Registration
Businesses often assume that a singular security contract covers both intellectual property and physical assets, like a patented manufacturing tool or copyrighted software embedded in hardware. Section 10 of the Borrowers and Lenders Act 2019 debunks this notion,...
by prextip | Dec 30, 2024 | Registration, Trademark
Trademark Renewals In Sierra Leone, trademark renewals are governed by the Trademark Act 2014. The renewal process ensures that trademark owners maintain exclusive rights over their registered marks and avoid lapses in protection due to non-renewal. Below is a...