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Mauritius – Accession to Hague Convention & Madrid System
Mauritius has joined the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs, becoming the 95th member state. The Hague System will enter into force in Mauritius on 6th May 2023.
CHILE – Amendments to Industrial Property Act and Accession to Madrid Protocol
A new IP law, No. 21.355, entered into force on 9th May 2022, in which various articles of the current IP Law No. 19.039 dated 1991 and its subsequent iterations were amended. This blog details the most significant changes introduced for trademarks, patents and industrial designs.
Nauru – New Trade Marks Act in Force
The Nauru Trade Marks Act came into force in November 2020. However, due to an initial lack of official forms, or a procedure for payment of official fees, it has not been possible to file trade mark applications until now.
Visit by OAPI officials to our Cameroon office
On Tuesday, 14th January 2020, the partners and staff of our office in Yaoundé, Ekeme Lysaght SARL, were pleased to receive a delegation from OAPI for a tour of the facilities and discussions with the whole team.