OAPI in Geneva: A remarkable presence at the heart of major international events
Thursday, July 10, 2025, day 3 of the 66th Annual Meeting of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). OAPI made its mark on the proceedings through the active participation of its delegation, led by its Director General, Denis L. BOHOUSSOU, and reaffirmed its role…
International cooperation: OAPI strengthens its strategic alliances in Geneva
Geneva, July 9, 2025 – On the sidelines of the 66th Annual Meeting of Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) marked a significant day for international cooperation. Director General Denis Bohoussou held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with several partners…
OAPI at the 5th Francophone Entrepreneurs Meeting (REF) in Brazzaville
From June 26 to 28, 2025, Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo hosted the 5th edition of REF, a major event that brought together more than 2,800 participants to promote investment in infrastructure and innovation within the Francophone community. The opening ceremony was held…
New intellectual property skills for Africa: closing of the 15th cohort of the OAPI Master's program.
Yaoundé, June 27, 2025 – OAPI celebrated the closing ceremony of the 15th edition of its prestigious professional Master's program in Intellectual Property (IP). A solemn and proud event, it marked the culmination of a demanding journey for 39 graduates of its IP Academy (APIDE), who came…
Results of the recruitment of auditors for the third edition of the Certificate of Aptitude for Collective Management (CAGeC)
The following candidates have been selected to participate in the third edition of the Certificate of Aptitude for Collective Management (CAGeC), scheduled to take place from July to November 2025, online and in person at the Thomas SANKARA University of Burkina Faso.
OAPI, proud partner of the 1st Penja International Pepper Festival
From June 24th to 26th, 2025, the town of Penja in the Moungo region of the Littoral Province in Cameroon resonated with the rhythm of the 1st Penja International Pepper Festival. Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MINADER), this event brought together producers, chefs…
OAPI launches its case law database: A major step forward for IP rights in Francophone Africa.
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 the 17 member states of…




