Ethiopia Advances Trademark Reform as Procedural Details Draw Scrutiny
Ethiopia’s Intellectual Property Authority (EIPA) is moving forward with revisions to the country’s trademark registration and protection proclamation, according to an update published by Adams & Adams on 16 July 2026. Addis Ababa University prepared the draft amendments, which were discussed with stakeholders in June 2026. Adams & Adams submitted general comments addressing, among other issues, the alignment between implementing regulations and the primary legislation, application formalities and the clarity of procedural requirements.The reform remains under consultation, but the...