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08 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…

08 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…

03 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…

28 Mar 25

PUBLICATION N° 06MQ / 2025 of March 28, 2025

22 Mar 25

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…

22 Mar 25

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

22 Mar 25

April 7-9: OAPI-SNL Consultation Meeting, BISSAU - Guinea-Bissau

From April 7 to 9, the heads of the National Liaison Structures (NLS) with OAPI from the 17 member states are meeting with the Directorate General in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, for their 24th annual consultation meeting. This annual meeting was established by the Board of Directors of…

22 Mar 25

Synergistic action for the promotion of the intellectual property system in Guinea

A tripartite agreement between the Guinean National Liaison Structure with OAPI, the Guinean Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts (CCIAG) and the Conakry Commercial Court was signed on March 13, 2025, under the chairmanship of Dr. Diaka SIDIBE, Minister of Trade, Industry…

Mali celebrates its local brands

March 22, 2025
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The Prime Minister of Mali, General Abdoulaye Maiga, launched the second edition of Brand Week in Mali on February 28th in Bamako, in the presence of numerous dignitaries and the representative of the Director General of OAPI. This edition of "Brand Week"..

20 Mar 25

OAPI-RAMPI: a common provision for greater expertise in intellectual property rights

On March 20, 2025, the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and the Network of Magistrates for Intellectual Property (RAMPI) signed a partnership agreement to formalize a collaborative framework conducive to better enforcement of intellectual property rights in OAPI member states. This followed a series of meetings and discussions…

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The 24th OAPI consultation meeting – of National Liaison Structures – opens in Guinea-Bissau

The OAPI is strengthening the expertise of accredited centers for plant variety research and examination

Togo celebrates its first Protected Geographical Indication: Kovié Rice

PUBLICATION N° 06MQ / 2025 of March 28, 2025

May 17 – 21: INTA Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, USA

May: 5th edition of the "OAPI Brand Awards", Libreville – Gabon

April 7-9: OAPI-SNL Consultation Meeting, BISSAU - Guinea-Bissau

Synergistic action for the promotion of the intellectual property system in Guinea

Mali celebrates its local brands

OAPI-RAMPI: a common provision for greater expertise in intellectual property rights

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