On May 19, 2026, Denis Bohoussou, Director General of OAPI, received Malian entrepreneur Boureima Doumbia, Chairman and CEO of Société Aminata Konaté and promoter of the Bara Musso brand, specializing in agri-food products. It was a fruitful and proud meeting for the entrepreneur, who came to inquire about the current situation…
A working session between the Director General of OAPI, Denis Bohoussou, and the UNFPA Resident Representative in Cameroon, Dr. Justin Koffi, was held on May 15, 2026, at the Organization's headquarters in Yaoundé. The meeting aimed to consolidate the achievements of the AFPI project launched in Cameroon…
The 2026 session of the competitive examination for the Industrial Property Consultant qualification took place at the National School of Administration (ENA) of the University of Abomey-Calavi, in the Republic of Benin. Held from May 13th to 15th, this competition, organized by the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), brought together 95 candidates from…
The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) proudly participated in the first edition of "Innovative Africa," a pan-African platform dedicated to promoting innovation and women's entrepreneurship. The event, held on May 11 and 12, 2026, at the prestigious Tagitor site in Bangou,…
Intellectual Property-Based Structuring Projects Financing Program (PFPSPI-2026) Download the press release Download the call for applications for the project financing program Download the application form for the Program Explanatory note for the application form
From May 2nd to 6th, 2026, the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) participated in the prestigious annual meeting of the International Trademarks Association (INTA), held this year in London, United Kingdom. The Organization reaffirmed its position as an essential strategic partner for economic actors wishing to establish themselves in the…
Results of the pre-selection for the competition to obtain the title of Industrial Property Attorney. Rules of the competition for obtaining the title of Industrial Property Attorney, 2026 session