Intellectual Property Guidance
Protecting What Africa Makes
Guidance for a Competitive Edge
Intellectual property has become a cornerstone of competitiveness. Protecting products, designs and brands helps businesses, especially small and medium enterprises, secure exclusivity and compete beyond their borders. Yet many African firms are still not using it as a strategic tool for growth.
Make in Africa recognises this gap. We offer guidance, introductions and awareness programmes to help firms protect their intellectual assets.
IP Guidance Desk
A Practical Support System
Key Services Offered:
Guidance and Mentoring:
- Guidance for businesses facing IP challenges.
- Support shaped around specific needs.
Sharing Information:
- Clear insights on IP policies and procedures.
- Resources on national and international IP frameworks.
Referral for Questions:
- Help in framing IP questions and concerns.
- A single point of contact for referral of doubts.
Protecting Ideas and Strategies:
- Pointers on safeguarding patents, trademarks and copyrights through authorised offices.
- Ideas for securing exclusivity in African and export markets.
Awareness Programmes:
- Workshops, seminars and awareness sessions.
- Building awareness of IP among small firms and entrepreneurs.
Collaboration for Greater Impact
Value to Members
Competitive Edge
Understand how exclusivity over innovations and brands strengthens your market position.
Higher Productivity
Empowered small firms contribute strongly to industrial growth.
Simpler Processes
Get pointed to the right experts for registration and protection.
Better Awareness
Stay informed about IP rules and emerging trends.
In Practice
Supporting a Small Maker's Growth
Protect and Grow with Confidence
Make in Africa is committed to helping businesses use intellectual property for lasting growth. Speak to us about your innovations and we will point you to the right experts. Contact us today to secure your intellectual assets and compete with confidence.
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The Make In Africa Global Summit (MIAGS) is a global platform connecting leaders, businesses, investors, institutions and policymakers shaping the next era of economic growth across the Global South and Africa.
MIAGS advances South–South cooperation, trade, investment, industrialization, technology, infrastructure and economic resilience, creating platforms for dialogue, strategic partnerships and cross-border opportunities.
Our mission is to strengthen the Global South and Africa’s role in the global economy by connecting capital with opportunity, innovation with markets and economic priorities with action—while fostering a more connected, productive and influential economic future.