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…
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…
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…
OAPI and CNIPA exchange their best practices
Traditional remedies derived from plant leaves, bark, roots, and ancestral knowledge offer therapeutic solutions for numerous ailments worldwide. In Africa, as in other regions such as Asia, they constitute a genuine alternative to modern medicine. Therefore, it is not…
OAPI at the Promote 2026 trade fair in Yaoundé: a strong commitment to innovation and businesses
From June 12 to 21, 2026, OAPI participated in the tenth edition of the Yaoundé International Business, SME and Partnership Fair (Promote2026), a major event dedicated to promoting the private sector and economic development in Africa. This presence was central to supporting…




