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Organized by the Intellectual Property Office (Núcleo de Propriedade Intelectual, NPI) of Técnico, the second IP Talks session took place on November 27th at the Alameda Campus. Aimed at students, researchers and faculty members, the initiative seeks to promote a practical understanding of key Intellectual Property topics.

Africa is rapidly emerging as a continent of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial opportunity. From technology startups in Nairobi and Lagos to renewable energy initiatives in South Africa and Morocco, investors are increasingly attracted to African markets.

Yet, one question persists: can the continent provide the legal certainty necessary for cross-border investment in IP? The answer lies in the mechanisms of IP dispute resolution, which are evolving to protect rights holders, streamline enforcement and foster investor confidence.

Recognized as one of Nigeria’s leading intellectual property practitioners, Angela Adebayo Agbe-Davies, Managing Director at Inventa, has expanded access to IP education and services across West Africa. In this conversation, she reflects on her journey, the convictions that shaped her leadership, and the evolving role of women in the legal and corporate landscape.

Inventa is pleased to share that our team took part in the European Patent Office’s recent kick-off event for the newly established Candidate Support Programme (CSP), held in Munich on 31 October 2025.

Innovation is the engine that keeps products in high demand, processes up to date with recent technological trends and, in the end, companies relevant in their markets.

However, maintaining the innovation flow within an organisation is challenging as it requires a good amount of resources, human and otherwise. It is often by resorting to the establishment of partnerships that companies and public institutions can overcome the obstacles preventing them from developing new products and technologies.

On September 29 and 30, 2025, BioMeet 2025 took place at the Taguspark Conference Center in Oeiras. The event focused on the biotechnology sector, promoting knowledge sharing, networking, and stimulating innovation.

On September 19th, the Global Creative Legal Summit took place at the Landmark Event Center in Lagos. The summit gathered thought leaders, legal experts, and innovators to explore emerging trends, shaping IP policy and creative law awareness.
This year’s event theme was "training Africa's legal talent for a connected, creative and commercial market," creating a platform for learning and the exchange of ideas.

Crystal Zhang attended the China International Trademark Festival (CTF) in Taiyuan, China from September 5th to 8th and CIPAC 2025 on September 11 and 12 in Beijing, China.

Both events brought together leading professionals to explore the latest developments and challenges in the IP field. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues to exchange insights. Here are some moments from the events:

Some moments at CTF