Draft Intellectual Property Policy of the Republic of South Africa Phase 1 (2017)

The Department of Trade and Industry has published the Draft Intellectual Property Policy of the Republic of South Africa Phase 1 (2017) for public comment. "The proposed draft policy follows the Intellectual Property Consultative Framework (2016) and replaces any or all previous Draft Intellectual Property policies."

"The overarching objective is to ensure that this comprehensive IP Policy becomes a just, balanced, and integral part of the broader development strategy for South Africa by assisting in transforming the South African economy, and thereby leveraging human resources for the broader economic benefit, increasing local manufacturing, and generating more employment."