OAPI Auditorium, Yaoundé, June 26, 2015. OAPI marked a historic turning point with the official launch of its online case law database, "OAPI LEX." This innovative tool promises to transform access to legal information on Intellectual Property (IP) in OAPI's 17 member states.
A solemn ceremony to mark a new milestone.
The event brought together a panel of prominent figures from the legal and institutional sectors, including:
- The Deputy Director General of OAPI, Mondésir OUALOU PANOUALA, who carried out the official launch.
- Professor Joseph FOMEUTEU, from the JURIDAF firm, designer of the project;
- Max Lambert NDEMA ELONGUE, President of the African Network of Intellectual Property Magistrates (RAMPI)
As well as a wide audience of legal professionals: agents, lawyers, legal teachers…
A tool to serve those involved in IP litigation
The platform offers tangible benefits to various audiences
For businesses :
- Developing effective litigation strategies;
- Reduction of legal risks and costs associated with litigation
For lawyers, agents and other legal professionals
- Centralized access to court decisions from the OAPI area;
- Intelligent search and considerable time saving;
- Strengthening legal arguments through case law accessible to all.
For the general public
- Legal Education on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Democratization of information and transparency in the application of the law
A symbol of legal innovation on the continent. Beyond its technical dimension, OAPI LEX is part of an ambitious digital transformation strategy, serving justice and innovation. It reflects OAPI's commitment to modernizing its system and stimulating economic development within its region through transparency and legal certainty.
