Reference is made to the Resolutions of the ARIPO Administrative Council at its 43rd Session that was held in Margibi County, Liberia, from November 18 to 20, 2019. The Administrative Council adopted the amendments to the Harare Protocol on Patents and Industrial Designs as well as its Implementing Regulations, which shall come into force on January 1, 2020.

In view of that, the Office wishes to draw your attention to the following amendments:

Notification of Amendements to Harare Protocol 2019_09.12.19