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Von Seidels is an intellectual property law firm specialising in protecting and enforcing IP rights throughout Africa. We have offices in South Africa, ARIPO (Namibia), OAPI (Cameroon), Nigeria and Kenya. Von Seidels is ISO 9001 certified for service quality.

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AfCFTA: The Race for IP Protection in Africa is On
16 January 2026 Africa is on the brink of the biggest economic shift in its history. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is breaking down borders, uniting 54 countries into a single market of 1.5 billion people, and unlocking new opportunities for trade and investment. While the headlines are about tariffs and logistics, the real battleground for businesses will be something far less visible:...
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