Spotlight on IP – Trademark protection in Ethiopia
22 February 2022

Recent liberalisation initiatives by the Ethiopian government have attracted interest from local and foreign businesses: the consequent growth of Ethiopia’s market underlines how important it is to protect intangible assets as much as others.

Since the introduction of the Commercial Code in 1960, the legal framework for trademark protection has continued to evolve – and the understanding of what constitutes a trademark has certainly improved.

Our Ethiopia Team gives a practical overview of the new legislation here.