Intellectual Property Policy, Law and Administration in Africa: Exploring Continental and Sub-regional Co-operation (Routledge Research in Intellectual Property)

Book Details
• Book Name: Intellectual Property Policy, Law and Administration in Africa
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9781138614475
• Writer: Caroline B. Ncube
• Book Edition: 1
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Pages: 204
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject/Category: Intellectual Property Law, African Law, Policy, Law

Description
Intellectual Property Policy, Law and Administration in Africa delves into the evolving landscape of intellectual property (IP) in Africa, specifically examining the harmonization of IP policy, law, and administration. The book highlights two significant developments that have brought this topic to the forefront:

1. The ongoing efforts to establish a Pan-African Intellectual Property Organisation (PAIPO), a continental initiative.

2. The sub-regional efforts to implement the IP provisions of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)’s Protocol on Trade and the Protocol on Science, Technology and Innovation.

The author evaluates the viability of these harmonization efforts, particularly in the context of Africa's socio-economic conditions. She argues that such initiatives must align with the development aspirations of African nations, ensuring that IP law and policies serve the public interest and consider the unique circumstances of individual states.

Through this book, Ncube provides critical insights for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in IP law and its role in Africa’s socio-economic development.