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Who Should Attend? IP professionals, in-house counsel, patent attorneys, and IP operations managers.

What You'll Learn in this Session:

  • How to weigh ARIPO, OAPI, national filings, and the SANi combination against one another—coverage, cost, and speed
  • The 2025 ARIPO fee and procedure changes and their impact on filing strategies and timelines 
  • Why a SANi filing can capture 44 % of sub-Saharan GDP in one coordinated step—and the limitations to watch for 
  • Market signals from rising OAPI application volumes and what they mean for sector-specific IP planning 
  • Practical watch-outs: translations, annuity budgeting, enforcement gaps, and selecting reliable local partners

 

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Nevin Jacob Koshy

Partner and Head of Patent & Design Department, UTPS (United Trademark & Patent Services)

Nevin is Partner and Head of the Patent & Design Department in Dubai, leading regional IP strategy and innovation. With 17,000+ rights managed globally, he advises startups to Fortune 500s. He is actively involved with several leading international IP organizations — including AIPLA, AIPPI, APAA, CIPA, FICPI, and INTA.
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Dr. Joanne van Harmelen

Partner, Adams & Adams

Joanne is a patent attorney with over 15 years of experience advising biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and chemical companies. Recognized by Chambers & Partners, IAM, and MIP Stars, she guides innovators on patent filing, prosecution, and commercialization across diverse global markets.
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Anthony van Zantwijk

Partner, Sibanda & Zantwijk

Anthony is a patent attorney specializing in IP commercialization, transfer pricing, and valuation. A leading expert witness in multiple court cases, he also helped develop the SANi and Vicennial Patents through his work with S&Z and GlobalIPCo.
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Marc Kenigsberg

Round-Table Moderator - 
VP of Marketing, Global, Azami Global

Experienced in building and leading global marketing teams with a proven ability to  generate leads, increase brand awareness, and drive business growth. 

In this webinar, IP professionals and industry experts break down today’s African IP landscape and share practical guidance for securing protection where it matters most, while keeping budgets in check.

With 54 countries and multiple filing routes, Africa offers both opportunity and complexity for IP owners. Long-standing regional systems such as ARIPO and OAPI sit alongside national offices—and now coordinated options like the SANi filing that bundles South Africa and Nigeria. Choosing the right path can slash costs, accelerate grants, and strengthen enforcement leverage; choosing poorly can leave critical markets exposed.