Who We Are

About Us

The Centre for Afro-IP Law & Policy Research (hereinafter ‘the Centre’) is the premier organization dedicated to the delivery of world-class consultancy and research services on Intellectual Property laws and policies in Africa. With its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, the Centre encompasses an extensive network of Intellectual Property law practitioners, scholars and researchers from different nations across Africa, with a vast array of experience and specialty in copyright, trademarks, patents and utility models, industrial designs, traditional knowledge and cultural expressions, technology transfer, biodiversity and food security and other IP-related disciplines such as information technology, data protection, international business law, dispute resolution, art, music, management and economics.

Our Mission

To bring together internationally recognized intellectual property law practitioners, scholars and researchers, to enhance, develop and strengthen Intellectual Property Law and Policy in Africa through research.

Our Vision

To be the premiere organization delivering world-class consultancy and research services on Intellectual Property Law and Policy in Africa.

Our Core Values

The values, beliefs and principles that lie at the very heart of our operations include: Collaboration; Diversity & inclusion; Innovation; Giving back to society; Accountability; Integrity; Responsibility; and Excellence.

Our Partners

Our collaborative problem-solving enables us to unlock new opportunities and to achieve better outcomes for our clients across the region.