Seminar ‘Protection of intellectual property in Africa – increasing SMEs competitiveness in a continental market

With its second event in the EU-Africa Business Forum, AfrIPI raised awareness on Africa-specific intellectual property (IP) issues that EU businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), should consider when deciding to invest in Africa.

The speakers were:

• Gaelle Doleans - Project Manager Economic integration and statistics, DG International Partnerships

• Nancy Samuriwo - Intellectual Property Rights Expert, AfrIPI

• Guy Pessach - IP and Budinsess Division, WIPO

• Dr. Gorden Mabuyaye - Head Research & Development, Seed Co Limited

• Beata Suwala - Project Coordinator, Africa IP SME Helpdesk