News - OAPI

17 Mar 26

African innovation in the spotlight: Gold Medal in Geneva for a Senegalese invention!

The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) was present at the 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, one of the world's most prestigious events dedicated to technological innovation. Bringing together companies, universities, and inventors from around the globe each year, this exhibition provides an exceptional showcase for innovative solutions…

14 Mar 26

PUBLICATION NO. 05MQ / 2026 of March 13, 2026

13 Mar 26

Equatorial Guinea: The Prime Minister chairs a historic government seminar on intellectual property

On March 13, 2026, Equatorial Guinea reached a decisive milestone in its economic transformation. On behalf of the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua, Prime Minister, presided over the opening ceremony of the government seminar on the integration of intellectual property in Sipopo

10 Mar 26

OAPI supports the training of future intellectual property litigation experts at UCAC: the Director General is the sponsor of the first graduating class

The Director General of OAPI, Denis L. Bohoussou, has been appointed patron of the first graduating class of the Professional University Certificate in Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation Practice at the Catholic University of Central Africa (UCAC). A launch ceremony, held on February 27, 2026, marked a significant milestone…

10 Mar 26

WIPO-OAPI Regional Meeting: Building an Integrated Network of Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) in the OAPI Area

On February 26 and 27, 2026, Yaoundé hosted the Regional Meeting on the Development of a Regional Network of Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs). The meeting was jointly organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)..

08 Mar 26

41st International Women's Day at OAPI: Rights, justice and action at the heart of a committed and inspiring celebration

As part of International Women's Day 2026, celebrated under the theme "Rights, Justice, Action for All Women and Girls," OAPI deployed a series of rich, inclusive, and meaningful activities from February 28 to March 8. These moments of sharing…