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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

20th OAPI-INPI Joint Commission: a new impetus for cooperation in intellectual property in the Francophone area

The 20th Joint Commission meeting between the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and the French National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI-France) was held on April 1, 2026, in Lomé, Togo. This meeting continues a strong and long-standing partnership aimed at strengthening the protection and…

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…

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…

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

12 Mar 26

Malabo hosts the 25th OAPI-SNL consultation meeting: A strategic event for intellectual property in Africa

The capital of Equatorial Guinea opened its doors this Tuesday, March 11, to the 25th consultation meeting between the Directorate General of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and the Heads of the National Liaison Structures (NLS) of the 17 member states. This major event, which runs until the 13th…

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)..

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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

20th OAPI-INPI Joint Commission: a new impetus for cooperation in intellectual property in the Francophone area

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

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

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

Malabo hosts the 25th OAPI-SNL consultation meeting: A strategic event for intellectual property in Africa

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

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