IP Fraud Is Real: How to Spot and Avoid Intellectual Property Scams Targeting Tanzanian Entrepreneurs
The World Intellectual Property Organisation issued an urgent public alert this week, warning its users about a surge in fraudulent activity targeting users of WIPO's intellectual property registration services. Fake invoices, forged email addresses, spoofed phone numbers, and official-looking letterheads are being used to convince inventors, brand owners, and creative professionals to hand over money or sensitive information under the
What the Levi’s and FIFA saga teaches Tanzanian brands about intellectual property, sponsorship and the power of being unforgettable.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has given us one of the most talked-about brand moments of the tournament, and it did not cost a single sponsorship shilling. Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, was renamed “San Francisco Bay Area Stadium” for the duration of the competition because Levi’s is not an official FIFA sponsor. Workers covered the Levi’s name with
How to Register a Trademark in Tanzania: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Your brand is one of the most valuable assets your business owns. The name, logo, or slogan that customers associate with your products or services is your trademark. And in Tanzania, the only way to legally protect it is to register it. Without a registered trademark, you have no legal grounds to stop a competitor from copying your brand name, using
