Important Amendments to the ARIPO Banjul Protocol on Trade Marks: What Brand Owners Need to Know

In late 2025, the Administrative Council of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) approved a series of substantial revisions to the Banjul Protocol on Marks. These changes were formally adopted following the Council’s 49th meeting and were confirmed through a notice issued on 8 December 2025. The amendments extend beyond simple administrative updates. They […]