In a decisive step toward advancing its agri-food industry, the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC) and the National Federation of Agri-Food (FENAGRI) have signed a landmark partnership agreement in Casablanca. This collaboration is designed to transform the way Morocco protects and leverages its intangible assets, such as trademarks, geographical indications (GIs), and patents, within the agri-food value chain.

The agreement aims to reinforce intellectual property (IP) protection in Morocco’s agri-food sector, a cornerstone of the national economy and a major contributor to export earnings. Strengthening the IP ecosystem is expected to drive innovation across food production and processing, increase the market value of Moroccan agri-food products, and boost their global competitiveness.

Key components of the partnership include awareness-raising campaigns, tailored capacity-building programs, and targeted technical support to encourage agri-food enterprises to adopt robust industrial property strategies.

This collaboration aligns with Morocco’s broader agenda to build an innovation-driven and resilient industrial landscape. By prioritizing export-oriented sectors, the initiative highlights Morocco’s commitment to developing a strategic and forward-looking IP framework.

As intellectual property becomes an increasingly critical lever for competitive advantage in international markets, Morocco is positioning itself as a regional leader. The OMPIC-FENAGRI partnership not only lays a solid foundation for national progress but also offers a replicable model for other African nations seeking to elevate the value of their agricultural exports through strategic IP deployment.

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