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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)..

24 Feb 26

General Assembly on Copyright in Antananarivo: OAPI reaffirms its commitment to creative industries

From February 20 to 25, 2026, OAPI was invited to participate in the General Assembly on Copyright, held in Antananarivo, Madagascar. This unifying event brings together experts, policymakers, creators, and regional organizations committed to copyright protection and the promotion of cultural and creative industries (CCIs). It…

03 Feb 26

2026 Back-to-School Seminar: OAPI reaffirms its commitment to user satisfaction

The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) held its 2026 back-to-school seminar from January 26 to 29 at its headquarters, bringing together staff from operational departments for four days around the theme: "The Management of Industrial Property Titles at OAPI." This event focused on…

03 Feb 26

Last Stamp, New Beginning: OAPI celebrates four pillars that are turning a page… to write a better one

On Friday, January 30, 2026, four new members joined the prestigious ranks of OAPI retirees! OAPI concluded the month with a moving event: the retirement ceremony and presentation of the Medals of Honor for Labor to four employees whose commitment has…

26 Jan 26

Dschang is hosting a new wave of training workshops to boost the inventive and entrepreneurial potential of women and girls in the growth of our national economies

Following Douala, Yaoundé, and Ngaoundéré, the initiative to integrate innovation and intellectual property into the economic empowerment of women in agribusiness and young female engineers continued in Dschang, in western Cameroon. From January 19 to 23, 2026, the city hosted a new session…

20 Jan 26

OAPI, true to its institutional tradition, sends its best wishes for 2026

The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) held its traditional New Year's greetings ceremony on January 17, 2026, bringing together all staff members around the Director General, the Deputy Director General, the Financial Controller, and all non-competitive staff. A moment of unity and shared values, of which…

19 Dec 25

65th Board of Directors meeting, a new era begins at OAPI: Côte d'Ivoire takes over from Congo-Brazzaville as Chairman of the Board

Brazzaville, December 12, 2025 – Under the chairmanship of Mr. Antoine Thomas Nycephore FYLLA De Saint-Eudes, Minister of Industrial Development and Private Sector Promotion of the Republic of Congo, the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) held the 65th Ordinary Session of its Governing Body. This…

17 Dec 25

MOTION OF THANKS – 65th Ordinary Session of the Board of Directors

17 Dec 25

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

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

General Assembly on Copyright in Antananarivo: OAPI reaffirms its commitment to creative industries

2026 Back-to-School Seminar: OAPI reaffirms its commitment to user satisfaction

Last Stamp, New Beginning: OAPI celebrates four pillars that are turning a page… to write a better one

Dschang is hosting a new wave of training workshops to boost the inventive and entrepreneurial potential of women and girls in the growth of our national economies

OAPI, true to its institutional tradition, sends its best wishes for 2026

65th Board of Directors meeting, a new era begins at OAPI: Côte d'Ivoire takes over from Congo-Brazzaville as Chairman of the Board

MOTION OF THANKS – 65th Ordinary Session of the Board of Directors

FINAL COMMUNIQUE: 65th Ordinary Session of the OAPI Board of Directors, Brazzaville, December 11-12, 2025

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