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03 July 26

OAPI appoints 39 new intellectual property experts following the 16th edition of the Master's in IP

June 26, 2026 – OAPI Auditorium. Joy and pride mingled with excellence to conclude this exceptional academic and human adventure. The 2025-2026 cohort has officially closed its doors. After several months of learning, research, exchanges, and sharing, the Denis Intellectual Property Academy…

02 July 26

OAPI and CNIPA exchange their best practices

Traditional remedies derived from plant leaves, bark, roots, and ancestral knowledge offer therapeutic solutions for numerous ailments worldwide. In Africa, as in other regions such as Asia, they constitute a genuine alternative to modern medicine. Therefore, it is not…

25 June 26

OAPI at the Promote 2026 trade fair in Yaoundé: a strong commitment to innovation and businesses

From June 12 to 21, 2026, OAPI participated in the tenth edition of the Yaoundé International Business, SME and Partnership Fair (Promote2026), a major event dedicated to promoting the private sector and economic development in Africa. This presence was central to supporting…

13 June 26

The Director General of OAPI elevated to the rank of Knight of the Order of Valor of Cameroon

Yaoundé, June 12, 2026 – In a solemn atmosphere, the Director General of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), Denis L. Bohoussou, received the insignia of Knight of the Order of Merit, the highest honor of the Republic of Cameroon

10 June 26

Signing of a memorandum of understanding between OAPI and UNFPA Burkina Faso: extending a commitment to women's economic empowerment

Ouagadougou, June 9, 2026 – In preparation for the launch of the second phase of the “Women’s Economic Empowerment through Innovation and Access to Intellectual Property (AFPI)” project, the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Burkina Faso have…

03 June 26

WIPO Director General Daren Tang arrives in Abidjan for HIPOC 2026

Abidjan, June 3, 2026 – The Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Mr. Daren Tang, arrived in Abidjan on Wednesday for an official visit to Côte d'Ivoire, notably marked by his participation in the second Conference of Heads of National Intellectual Property Offices…

01 June 26

Making financing a true catalyst for African innovation: OAPI is establishing itself as a strategic player

Brazzaville, May 27, 2026 – The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) participated in the 20th edition of the African Banker Awards, held at the Kempinski Hotel in Brazzaville, on the sidelines of the African Development Bank's Annual Meetings. This leading event celebrates the achievements and contributions of…

29 May 26

Strengthening ties between Gabon and OAPI: a meeting marked by fraternity

On Wednesday, May 28, 2026, the Director General of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), Denis Bohoussou, granted an audience to His Excellency Mr. Anthony Minko Milamé, High Commissioner of the Gabonese Republic to Cameroon. This meeting, part of a courtesy visit, testifies to the high quality…

22 May 26

When industrial property (IP) propels entrepreneurship: the Malian brand Bara Muso conquers a new market

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…

19 May 26

OAPI-UNFPA: Renewal of the strategic partnership for women's empowerment and the promotion of female innovation

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…

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OAPI appoints 39 new intellectual property experts following the 16th edition of the Master's in IP

OAPI and CNIPA exchange their best practices

OAPI at the Promote 2026 trade fair in Yaoundé: a strong commitment to innovation and businesses

The Director General of OAPI elevated to the rank of Knight of the Order of Valor of Cameroon

Signing of a memorandum of understanding between OAPI and UNFPA Burkina Faso: extending a commitment to women's economic empowerment

WIPO Director General Daren Tang arrives in Abidjan for HIPOC 2026

Making financing a true catalyst for African innovation: OAPI is establishing itself as a strategic player

Strengthening ties between Gabon and OAPI: a meeting marked by fraternity

When industrial property (IP) propels entrepreneurship: the Malian brand Bara Muso conquers a new market

OAPI-UNFPA: Renewal of the strategic partnership for women's empowerment and the promotion of female innovation

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