OAPI-ARIPO: Enhanced collaboration during the 8th Joint Commission
The 8th Joint Commission meeting between the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) was held this Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Yaoundé, marking a new stage in cooperation between the two continental institutions. A high-level dialogue for the future of…
Synergistic action for the promotion of the intellectual property system in Guinea
The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) partnered with stakeholders in the intellectual property ecosystem during the signing of a tripartite agreement between Guinea's National Liaison Structure with OAPI, the Guinean Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts (CCIAG), and the Conakry Commercial Court. The ceremony took place…
OAPI celebrates International Women's Day
Under the theme "For ALL women and girls, rights, equality and empowerment," the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) organized a memorable celebration of the 40th International Women's Day, brilliantly combining commemoration, creativity, and innovation. A celebration under the banner of…
Strengthening the legal security of trademark applicants in the OAPI area
Facilitating the trademark registration procedures for products and services for users of the OAPI system is the mission that OAPI and the International Trademark Association (INTA) have set for themselves, within the framework of the workshop on the evolution of the trademark classification system on March 5th…
A march to celebrate women!
To mark International Women's Day 2025, OAPI launched its commemorative activities this Saturday, March 1st, with an energetic and supportive walk through the streets of Yaoundé! ♀️ For this 40th edition in Cameroon, the host country of…
OAPI shines in Rome: our expertise in Geographical Indications recognized
From May 13 to 15, 2025, the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) participated in the prestigious 50th General Assembly of SCAPR (International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers), held in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. This participation is part of its outreach strategy…
OAPI demonstrates its leadership in promoting Geographical Indications
The Director General of OAPI, Denis BOHOUSSOU, made a noteworthy contribution to the high-level panel of the international conference on Geographical Indications (GIs) organized by the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) in Rome, Italy, on February 18, 2025. His remarks…






