Official launch of the 5th edition of the OAPI Brand Awards: Join us in Libreville from October 8th to 10th, 2025
Denis BOHOUSSOU, Director General of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), officially launched the 5th edition of the OAPI Brand Awards this Wednesday, September 4, 2025, in Libreville. This major event will take place from October 8 to 10 under the evocative theme: “The brand, a…
Innovating and empowering: OAPI and UNFPA are betting on women
This marks a new step in the implementation of economic equality and inclusion policies in Africa. The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and the United Nations Population Fund Cameroon office (UNFPA Cameroon) proceeded on August 5, 2025, at OAPI headquarters in Yaoundé, to…
WIPO-OAPI Regional Conference in Yaoundé: A Strategic Turning Point for the Creative Economy in Africa
On July 28 and 29, 2025, Yaoundé hosted the joint regional conference of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), organized in collaboration with the Cameroonian government. A major event focused on creativity and development…
OAPI/WIPO-OAPI/OPIC: Enhanced partnerships in service of innovation and Intellectual Property (IP).
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, The Finale. On the eve of the official closing of the 66th Annual Meetings in Geneva, OAPI took another step in its strategic cooperation with WIPO. The day was marked by the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding between the Director General…
Strengthening cooperation: OAPI active in Geneva
July 15, 2025, marked another strategic day for OAPI, which was engaged in a series of high-level meetings on the sidelines of the WIPO Member States' Assemblies in Geneva. These discussions allowed for the consolidation of existing partnerships, the exploration of new avenues for collaboration, and the addressing of key issues for…
OAPI and ARIPO: a single voice to shape the future of intellectual property in Africa
OAPI and ARIPO: A unified voice to shape the future of intellectual property in Africa. WIPO General Assemblies, July 11, 2025. OAPI and ARIPO reaffirmed their shared commitment to the continent's development through intellectual property. At a diplomatic luncheon held in Geneva, the directors…
OAPI in Geneva: A remarkable presence at the heart of major international events
Thursday, July 10, 2025, day 3 of the 66th Annual Meeting of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). OAPI made its mark on the proceedings through the active participation of its delegation, led by its Director General, Denis L. BOHOUSSOU, and reaffirmed its role…
International cooperation: OAPI strengthens its strategic alliances in Geneva
Geneva, July 9, 2025 – On the sidelines of the 66th Annual Meeting of Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) marked a significant day for international cooperation. Director General Denis Bohoussou held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with several partners…




