Keywords: Licensing


Moderna agrees to up to $2.25 billion settlement in covid vaccine patent dispute

Moderna has agreed to pay up to $2.25 billion to resolve a global patent dispute with Genevant Sciences and Arbutus Biopharma over the lipid nanoparticle technology used in its COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax. The agreement ends years of litigation over the delivery system that enabled mRNA vaccines during......

Libya Energy & Economic Summit signals investor surge

Libya stands at the threshold of rapid energy expansion, fueled by surging investor confidence, fresh licensing rounds and bolstered international alliances. The 2026 Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) captured this shift vividly, with high-stakes roundtables featuring the United States, France,......

Fintech: Bank Al-Maghrib releases approval guide for project holders

Bank Al-Maghrib has published a new reference guide designed to support entrepreneurs and innovators operating in the fintech sector by clarifying the procedures required to obtain regulatory approval. The document aims to provide greater visibility on the central bank’s approach to supervising......

Prince streaming surges 243% after Stranger Things finale

The emotional finale of Netflix's Stranger Things has ignited a massive surge in streams for Prince's iconic tracks on Spotify, particularly following its New Year's Eve airing. "Purple Rain" saw global streams leap by 243%, while "When Doves Cry" climbed 200%, according......

Libya to announce winners of first oil and gas licensing round in 18 years by early 2026

Libya is preparing for a major milestone in the revival of its energy sector. For the first time in nearly eighteen years, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) is set to reveal, in early 2026, the companies selected to receive new oil and gas exploration licenses. The announcement was confirmed by NOC......

Ghana seeks Morocco’s expertise in cannabis regulation

Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has initiated collaboration with Morocco to study its advanced cannabis regulation framework. During a recent meeting in Accra with Morocco’s ambassador, Imane Quaadil, Ghanaian officials expressed interest in Morocco’s approach to licensing......

Trump launches a line of watches branded with his name

Former President Donald Trump has ventured into the world of luxury timepieces, promoting a collection of watches branded with his name. This latest business endeavor, amidst his ongoing campaign for the White House, has sparked curiosity and criticism alike. In a post on Truth Social, Trump enthusiastically......

Morocco's Cannabis Industry Experiences Unprecedented Growth

In an extraordinary shift, Morocco's cannabis industry has seen explosive growth following the government's decision to lift a long-standing ban. The National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis-Related Activities (ANRAC) has reported a remarkable increase in the number of licenses issued for......

UAE Tightens Grip on Influencer Marketing: Licensing Mandate Enforced

In a move to bring order and accountability to the burgeoning influencer marketing landscape, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will enforce a new regulation requiring social media influencers to obtain licenses to engage in advertising activities, effective July 1. Failure to comply with this mandate will......