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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…

15 May 26

Regional competition for Industrial Property Consultants: the tests are launched in Benin

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…

14 May 26

Innovative Africa 2026: OAPI celebrates innovation and women's entrepreneurship

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,…

17 Apr 26

Bamako celebrates a historic day for intellectual property and the promotion of Malian know-how

April 16, 2026, will remain a landmark date for intellectual property in Mali. The city of Bamako and the Malian people experienced a day of particular intensity, marked by remarkable enthusiasm and major advances in the field of intellectual property. A memorable day that consecrates…

07 Apr 26

The OAPI and Togolese employers are advocating for the integration of intellectual property into economic models

April 1, 2026 in Lomé – on the sidelines of the 20th joint commission with INPI France, OAPI held a strategic meeting with the National Council of Employers of Togo – CNP Togo, bringing together some thirty business leaders and key players in the Togolese private sector around the theme “…

02 Apr 26

Lomé is hosting the second session of the training of trainers for the OAPI region's schools of magistrates

The second session of the training of trainers for the OAPI region's schools of magistrates was officially launched on March 31, 2026, in Lomé. It opened with a ceremony presided over by the Togolese Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Pacôme YAWOVI ADJOUROUVI, who…

25 Mar 26

The Chairman of the OAPI Board of Directors visits the Organization's headquarters in Yaoundé

Mr. Ibrahim Kalil Konaté, Minister of Trade, Industry and Handicrafts of Côte d'Ivoire and current Chairman of the Board of Directors of OAPI, visited the headquarters of the African Intellectual Property Organization in Yaoundé on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The Minister was accompanied by a large delegation…

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…

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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

Regional competition for Industrial Property Consultants: the tests are launched in Benin

Innovative Africa 2026: OAPI celebrates innovation and women's entrepreneurship

Bamako celebrates a historic day for intellectual property and the promotion of Malian know-how

The OAPI and Togolese employers are advocating for the integration of intellectual property into economic models

Lomé is hosting the second session of the training of trainers for the OAPI region's schools of magistrates

The Chairman of the OAPI Board of Directors visits the Organization's headquarters in Yaoundé

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

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

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