Inventa expands its presence in Africa with a new office in DR Congo

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Inventa expands its presence in Africa with a new office in DR Congo

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Inventa talks about expanding its presence in Africa with a new office in DR Congo

Inventa is pleased to announce the opening of its office in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). This expansion marks a significant milestone in Inventa’s growth strategy and commitment to providing high-level Intellectual Property (IP) services across Africa.

The new office, strategically located in Gombe, Kinshasa, will enable Inventa to deliver high-quality IP services, focusing on protecting IP assets in the country and collaborating with local authorities to combat counterfeit products and enforce intellectual property rights.

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(Daniel Reis Nobre)

"We are excited to bring our expertise and services to this dynamic market. Opening an office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a major step forward for Inventa. It underscores our commitment to the region and our belief in its full potential. Our goal is to provide leading IP services in Africa and, for that reason, we will continue looking for the best practitioners that share the same values and vision of Inventa”, explains Daniel Reis Nobre, Managing Partner of Inventa.

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(Méridor Kongota Ndelo)

The office in DR Congo will be managed by Maître Méridor Kongota Ndelo, a highly qualified lawyer and IP Agent, with extensive experience in Intellectual Property and Corporate Law. "It’s a great honor to join efforts with Inventa, contributing with my knowledge and local experience. I'm sure we gather all the conditions and means to take DR Congo IP practice to a higher level”, explains Maître Méridor Kongota Ndelo, Lawyer at Inventa DR Congo.

This new step is part of Inventa’s strategy to continue providing the best IP services in Africa, gathering the best lawyers and practitioners for our regional practice.

For more information about Inventa’s services and the new office in DR Congo, feel free to contact us:

Inventa DR Congo

Address: 66, Colonel Ebeya (croisement des Avenues Kitona et Colonel Ebeya)

Kinshasa, Gombe

Email: drcongo@inventa.com

Telephone: +243 815 174 875 | +243 813 189 766

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