Abidjan hosts the 4th edition of the Africa GI Training
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, July 20, 2026 – The 4th edition of the African training program dedicated to the development and promotion of geographical indications, called Africa GI Training, officially began for 18 participants from representative groups of products registered with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, as well as…
The 68th series of WIPO annual meetings concludes with prospects for strengthened cooperation for OAPI
OAPI's participation in the 68th Annual Meeting of Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), held in Geneva, concluded on July 14, 2026, on a particularly positive note, marked by strengthened strategic partnerships and the opening of new avenues for cooperation. All…
WIPO General Assemblies 2026: The OAPI delegation's series of meetings continues with the Francophone IP Alliance and partners of WIPO and the JPO
Geneva, Switzerland, July 9 and 10 – In accordance with the agenda, OAPI Director General Denis Bohoussou and his delegation are continuing their work program with the institutions present in Geneva, with a new series of high-level meetings dedicated to cooperation. The Francophone Alliance for Intellectual Property…
68th Annual Meeting of WIPO Member States: OAPI intensifies its strategic partnerships
Geneva (Switzerland), bilateral meetings of July 8 and 9, 2026 – the delegation of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), led by its Director General, Denis Bohoussou, is pursuing intense diplomatic activity marked by several high-level bilateral meetings aimed at strengthening international cooperation and promoting innovation…
WIPO General Assemblies 2026 – wipoGA: OAPI strengthens its international cooperation and reaffirms its commitment to innovation
Geneva (Switzerland), July 7, 2026 – The delegation of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), led by its Director General, Mr. Denis BOHOUSSOU, is participating in the 68th session of the Assemblies of Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which is being held from July 7 to 15…
OAPI appoints 39 new intellectual property experts following the 16th edition of the Master's in IP
June 26, 2026 – OAPI Auditorium. Joy and pride mingled with excellence to conclude this exceptional academic and human adventure. The 2025-2026 cohort has officially closed its doors. After several months of learning, research, exchanges, and sharing, the Denis Intellectual Property Academy…

