MBOTE BRAZZAVILLE: the caravan that brings Intellectual Property closer to citizens
On the sidelines of the 65th session of the Governing Body, the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) is launching an innovative, grassroots initiative: MBOTE BRAZZAVILLE, an urban caravan that travels to emblematic neighborhoods of the Congolese capital to directly raise awareness among the population about the strategic value of intellectual property…
Brazzaville hosts the meeting of Experts for the 65th session of the OAPI Board of Directors
The Congolese capital, Brazzaville, hosted the opening of the proceedings of the Commission of Experts for the 65th Ordinary Session of the Governing Body of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) on December 4, 2025. This strategic meeting was opened by Nicéphore Antoine Thomas Fylla Saint-Eudes, Minister of Industrial Development…
Continued collaboration between INPI France and the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) on drafting patent examination guidelines.
Within the framework of the cooperation agreement signed between INPI France (National Institute of Industrial Property) and OAPI, a project to update OAPI's patent examination guidelines was launched at the end of 2023, facilitated in particular by the similarity of their respective legislation.
Closure of the 2nd phase of the PAMPIG: a success for Geographical Indications in the OAPI area
Yaoundé, November 28, 2025 – The second phase of the Project to Support the Implementation of Geographical Indications (PAMPIG) has officially reached its destination. A closing ceremony, filled with satisfaction and encouragement, marked the end of this strategic project, whose objective was to…
OAPI and ARIPO strengthen their cooperation for an innovative Africa
Accra, November 21, 2025 – 20th Session of the ARIPO Council of Ministers On the sidelines of the 49th session of the ARIPO Board of Directors, the Director General of OAPI, Denis BOHOUSSOU, participated in the 20th session of the Council of Ministers held in Accra, bringing together key stakeholders…






