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Patents a luxury many can’t afford: African entrepreneurs

Charlotte Kilpatrick
September 03, 2020
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The prohibitive cost of filing patents could be stifling innovation and economic growth on the continent, but there are reasons for hope

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Charlotte Kilpatrick
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Charlotte reports on patent-related issues. She often covers the European market, focusing on developments including FRAND, licensing and trade secrets. She is particularly interested in how new technologies affect IP challenges in the pharmaceutical industry.
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