President Mnangagwa will open the World Intellectual Property Symposium today in Victoria Falls. Foreign Minister Amon Murwira represents him as the president attends Air Vice Marshal Winnie Mandeya's burial at Heroes Acre. The two-day event brings together experts to discuss geographical indications that link products to their places of origin.
Zimbabwe aims to protect local goods like Mazowe Oranges and Nyanga Trout through international agreements. Justice Ministry official Vimbai Nyemba said these protections help communities profit from unique local products. The country plans to join the Lisbon Agreement, which would let producers register their goods across 55 countries with one application.
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi announced that Zimbabwe wants to update its intellectual property laws and join international design protection systems. These changes should help local creators compete globally and protect their work. The government sees these steps as part of its plan to grow the economy through innovation and trade partnerships.
Zimbabwe aims to protect local goods like Mazowe Oranges and Nyanga Trout through international agreements. Justice Ministry official Vimbai Nyemba said these protections help communities profit from unique local products. The country plans to join the Lisbon Agreement, which would let producers register their goods across 55 countries with one application.
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi announced that Zimbabwe wants to update its intellectual property laws and join international design protection systems. These changes should help local creators compete globally and protect their work. The government sees these steps as part of its plan to grow the economy through innovation and trade partnerships.
