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Protecting Geographical Indications in Africa / Marius Schneider and Nora Ho Tu Nam.
2024
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Title
Protecting Geographical Indications in Africa / Marius Schneider and Nora Ho Tu Nam.
Item Type
Book
Description
272 pages.
ISBN
9780192864468 Print
9780191955082 eBook
9780191955082 eBook
Summary
This book offers an introduction to geographical indications (GIs) with a focus on Africa. GIs are productsthat have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation due to that origin. Africa is rich with such products and this book seeks to explore GIs from an African perspective, examining their possible advantages and benefits to African producers and farmers. The authors also provide insight on the enforcement of mechanisms available for foreign GIs in African countries and territories. The first part of the book explores the economic and social opportunities offered by GIs, the legal framework within which African states operate at the international and continental level, and the mechanisms available to protect GIs. The book adopts an Africa-centric approach by using real-life African examples. The book proposes a balanced discussion around GIs, remaining mindful of African interests and commitments. The second part of the book provides a detailed overview of the laws and regulations regarding GIs in the two main regional intellectual property organizations in Africa: African Intellectual Property Organization (Organisation Africaine de la Propriété Intellectuelle) (OAPI) and the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) as well as in eleven African states. The book lists the available protective mechanisms and enforcement remedies for GIs in the various African states.
Formatted Contents Note
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Table of Cases
Table of Legislation
1. Introduction to Geographical Indications with a Focus on Africa
2. International Legal Framework for the Protection of Geographical Indications in Africa
3. Geographical Indications and Trade Marks
4. The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization
5. The African Intellectual Property Organization
6. Algeria
7. Angola
8. Botswana
9. Democratic Republic of the Congo
10. Egypt
11. Ethiopia
12. Kenya
13. Mauritius
14. Morocco
15. Nigeria
16. South Africa
17. Conclusion
Index
Preface
Acknowledgements
Table of Cases
Table of Legislation
1. Introduction to Geographical Indications with a Focus on Africa
2. International Legal Framework for the Protection of Geographical Indications in Africa
3. Geographical Indications and Trade Marks
4. The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization
5. The African Intellectual Property Organization
6. Algeria
7. Angola
8. Botswana
9. Democratic Republic of the Congo
10. Egypt
11. Ethiopia
12. Kenya
13. Mauritius
14. Morocco
15. Nigeria
16. South Africa
17. Conclusion
Index
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Published
New York : Oxford university press, 2024.
Language
English
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