Somalia Announces Official Launch of Industrial Design and Patent Registration and Protection in 2026 news

Somalia Announces Official Launch of Industrial Design and Patent Registration and Protection in 2026

The Federal Government of Somalia has officially announced that, beginning in 2026, the country will initiate the formal registration and legal protection of industrial designs and patents, marking a historic milestone in its ongoing effort to strengthen Somalia’s intellectual property (IP) framework and spur innovation, investment, and economic growth.

  • ABISOM ABISOM
  • Dec 24, 2025
Protecting Your Brand in Somaliland: Why Cautionary Notices Are the Key to Trademark Security? Trademarks

Protecting Your Brand in Somaliland: Why Cautionary Notices Are the Key to Trademark Security?

In the evolving intellectual property (IP) landscape of the Horn of Africa, Somaliland presents a unique legal challenge for brand owners. Unlike Somalia, which has its own trademark registration process, Somaliland considers itself a sovereign state independent from Somalia. As a result, trademarks registered in Somalia are not recognized or enforceable in Somaliland.

  • ABISOM ABISOM
  • Sep 15, 2025
Strategic Meeting with IKM Advocates | DLA Piper Africa news

Strategic Meeting with IKM Advocates | DLA Piper Africa

We are delighted to announce that our Managing Director, Mr. Abdisalan Muse, recently visited Nairobi, Kenya, where he held a fruitful and strategic meeting with the esteemed team at IKM Advocates | DLA Piper Africa.

  • ABISOM ABISOM
  • Apr 18, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Trademarks in Somalia Trademarks

Everything You Need to Know About Trademarks in Somalia

Discover how to secure your trademarks in Somalia with our comprehensive guide, featuring expert insights and essential steps for local and international applicants. #Somalia #Trademarks #IP #Intellectual-Property #Trademark-Registration

  • IP NEWS IP NEWS
  • Jul 16, 2024