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Tuesday:
Table topic: 1:15 - 3:15
Challenges in the Enforcement of Trademarks in Regional Economic Integration in Africa
Saudin Jacob Mwakaje, NexLaw Advocates, Patent and Trademark Attorneys (Tanzania)
Over the past 10 years, Africa has experienced rapid and significant development, on both economic and legislative fronts, but challenges still remain. Panelists will discuss issues of importance such as the development of various IP laws, the organization of IP Offices, Madrid Protocol and developments in case law, as well as counterfeiting, enforcement and brand protection issues in Africa.
Moderator: Simon Brown, Adams & Adams (South Africa)
Speakers:
William I. Maema, Iseme, Kamau & Maema Advocates (Kenya)
Uche Nwokocha, Aluko & Oyebode (Nigeria)Darren Olivier, Adams & Adams (South Africa)
Wednesday
Table topic:1:15 - 3:15
Trademark Searching and Clearance in Africa
Kay Rickelman, Spoor & Fisher (South Africa)
