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Apr 25
OAPI celebrates the "Panu di Pinti": A Bissau-Guinean heritage now protected
The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) organized a national seminar on the contribution of trademarks to business development in Guinea-Bissau on April 10, 2025, in Bissau, on the sidelines of its 24th consultation meeting between the Directorate General and the National Liaison Structures (NLS) of the States…
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Apr 25
Gold medal in Geneva: Gabonese innovation supported by OAPI triumphs
The Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2025 once again celebrated the excellence of African innovation thanks to the unwavering support of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI). At this 50th edition, held from April 9 to 13, 2025, inventors supported by OAPI brilliantly…
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Apr 25
The 24th OAPI consultation meeting – of National Liaison Structures – opens in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau has been hosting the 24th consultation meeting between the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and its National Liaison Structures (NLS) in member states since April 8, 2025. The event was inaugurated by the Minister of Trade and Industry of Guinea-Bissau…
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Apr 25
The OAPI is strengthening the expertise of accredited centers for plant variety research and examination
A workshop on best practices for reference collections and plant variety database management opened this Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Abidjan. Organized by the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) in collaboration with the European Union Intellectual Property Office…
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Apr 25
Togo celebrates its first Protected Geographical Indication: Kovié Rice
On April 3, 2025, Togo marked a historic milestone in the development of its agricultural heritage with the official certification of Kovié rice as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). The certificate presentation ceremony took place in Kovié, a town located approximately 40 kilometers from Lomé…
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May 17 – 21: INTA Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, USA
The 147th Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) will be held from May 17 to 21, 2025, in San Diego, California, USA. INTA is a global association of trademark owners and professionals specializing in trademark-related services and…
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May: 5th edition of the "OAPI Brand Awards", Libreville – Gabon
Libreville, Gabon, will host the 5th edition of the OAPI Brand Awards. The OAPI Brand Awards are a competition between companies from member states that hold trademarks protected by OAPI. They provide these companies with an opportunity to showcase their expertise in the use of these trademarks
