Press release: World Intellectual Property Day ‒ Update from South Africa

The provincial processes are expected to be completed by the second week of May 2023. It was clear during the Select Committee meeting on 25 April that there were concerns about the lateness of some provincial processes, as well as about flaws in the conduct of some hearings. The planned meeting dates for the Select Committee of 16 and 23 May might have to change if provinces take longer – the Committee chair emphasised that there has to be opportunity for full participation by the public.