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18 June 25

The OAPI Director General on a working visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo: Innovation financing, institutional cooperation and development prospects at the heart of the discussions

From June 4 to 7, 2025, the Director General of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), Denis BOHOUSSOU, undertook a working visit to Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo. Accompanied by the Director of Patents and Other Technical Creations, Guy Francis BOUSSAFOU, this mission was part of…

01 June 25

OAPI exemplifies managerial excellence: an enriching trip to Equatorial Guinea that combines team building and institutional mission

From May 29 to June 1, 2025, OAPI staff traveled to Equatorial Guinea for an innovative tourist trip that perfectly combined team building, relaxation, and intellectual property awareness. This deliberately innovative approach was highlighted by the Director General in his address in Bata…

13 May 25

A local Chadian product soon to be recognized by OAPI

The workshop for reviewing and validating studies conducted to support the registration process of geographical indications (GIs) in Chad opened this Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in N'Djamena. The meeting is a joint organization of OAPI and the Intellectual Property Rights in Africa (AfripI) project…

10 Apr 25

OAPI celebrates the "Panu di Pinti": A Bissau-Guinean heritage now protected

The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) organized a national seminar on the contribution of trademarks to business development in Guinea-Bissau on April 10, 2025, in Bissau, on the sidelines of its 24th consultation meeting between the Directorate General and the National Liaison Structures (NLS) of the States…

09 Apr 25

Gold medal in Geneva: Gabonese innovation supported by OAPI triumphs

The Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2025 once again celebrated the excellence of African innovation thanks to the unwavering support of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI). At this 50th edition, held from April 9 to 13, 2025, inventors supported by OAPI brilliantly…

03 Apr 25

Togo celebrates its first Protected Geographical Indication: Kovié Rice

On April 3, 2025, Togo marked a historic milestone in the development of its agricultural heritage with the official certification of Kovié rice as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). The certificate presentation ceremony took place in Kovié, a town located approximately 40 kilometers from Lomé…

22 Mar 25

May: 5th edition of the "OAPI Brand Awards", Libreville – Gabon

Libreville, Gabon, will host the 5th edition of the OAPI Brand Awards. The OAPI Brand Awards are a competition between companies from member states that hold trademarks protected by OAPI. They provide these companies with an opportunity to showcase their expertise in the use of these trademarks

22 Mar 25

Synergistic action for the promotion of the intellectual property system in Guinea

A tripartite agreement between the Guinean National Liaison Structure with OAPI, the Guinean Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts (CCIAG) and the Conakry Commercial Court was signed on March 13, 2025, under the chairmanship of Dr. Diaka SIDIBE, Minister of Trade, Industry…

March 22, 2025
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The Prime Minister of Mali, General Abdoulaye Maiga, launched the second edition of Brand Week in Mali on February 28th in Bamako, in the presence of numerous dignitaries and the representative of the Director General of OAPI. This edition of "Brand Week"..

13 Mar 25

Synergistic action for the promotion of the intellectual property system in Guinea

The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) partnered with stakeholders in the intellectual property ecosystem during the signing of a tripartite agreement between Guinea's National Liaison Structure with OAPI, the Guinean Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts (CCIAG), and the Conakry Commercial Court. The ceremony took place…

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The OAPI Director General on a working visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo: Innovation financing, institutional cooperation and development prospects at the heart of the discussions

OAPI exemplifies managerial excellence: an enriching trip to Equatorial Guinea that combines team building and institutional mission

A local Chadian product soon to be recognized by OAPI

OAPI celebrates the "Panu di Pinti": A Bissau-Guinean heritage now protected

Gold medal in Geneva: Gabonese innovation supported by OAPI triumphs

Togo celebrates its first Protected Geographical Indication: Kovié Rice

May: 5th edition of the "OAPI Brand Awards", Libreville – Gabon

Synergistic action for the promotion of the intellectual property system in Guinea

Mali celebrates its local brands

Synergistic action for the promotion of the intellectual property system in Guinea

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