The OAPI radiates in Rome: our expertise in recognized geographic indications
From 13 to 15 May 2025, the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) marked its presence at the prestigious 50ᵉ General Assembly of the SCAPR (International Confederation of Authors and Composers), which was held in the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. This participation is part of the influence strategy ...
OAPI demonstrates its leadership in promoting geographic indications
The OAPI Director General Denis Bohoussou made a remarkable intervention during the high -level panel of the International Conference on Geographic Indications (IG) organized by FAO (United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization) in Rome in Italy, this February 18, 2025. His remarks ...
Intellectual property training: OAPI welcomes its 15th promotion
The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) celebrated the launch of the 15th promotion of its master's program in intellectual property on Friday, January 24, 2025. This ceremony took place at the headquarters of the organization under the chairmanship of Mr. Nicéphore Fylla de Saint-Eudes, Congolese Minister for Industrial Development ...
OAPI supports innovation and entrepreneurship at the Bafoussam Development Forum
The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) actively participated in the second edition of the Forum for the Development of Bafoussam (Fodebaf 2) on January 24, 2025. This event, placed under the theme "Promote inclusive and sustainable economic development in Bafoussam: mobilize actors and resources ...
OAPI launches a mentoring program to boost the growth of African SMEs
The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) has taken a new step in its commitment to regional economic development. In partnership with the Office of the European Union for Intellectual Property (EUIPO) through the intellectual property and innovation property rights project in Africa (Afripi), the OAPI deploys an innovative mentoring program aimed at strengthening ...