Renewed MoU between PACRA and EUIPO Strengthens Intellectual Property Collaboration

In a significant step towards strengthening intellectual property rights and promoting innovation, the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) in Zambia and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement, signed during a recent study visit to EUIPO headquartes in Alicante (Spain), builds upon the longstanding partnership between the two organisations since their initial MoU in June 1999.

Through this enhanced partnership, PACRA has seamlessly integrated with TMView, TMclass, and the Harmonised Database (HDB), resulting in a more streamlined approach to intellectual property management within the region. Moreover, PACRA is poised to implement an advanced front-office version, facilitating even more efficient and impactful services for its valued stakeholders.

The enhanced collaboration seeks to cultivate stronger bonds between the two organisations and bolster their collective endeavours in stimulating economic growth and advocating for a resilient intellectual property framework. Through this revitalised agreement, PACRA and EUIPO are primed to make substantial progress in fostering an innovation-oriented culture and protecting intellectual property rights in Zambia while contributing to the overall progress and advancement of the wider ARIPO region.