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Sep 25
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Sep 25
Solemn Opening of the International Symposium Celebrating 20 Years of the Denis EKANI Academy: A Landmark Moment for Intellectual Property in Africa
The auditorium of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) resonated this Thursday, September 11th, during the formal opening of the international symposium marking the 20th anniversary of the Denis EKANI Academy of Intellectual Property (APIDE). This continent-wide event simultaneously celebrates: The opening ceremony, presided over by Professor Virginie YANPELDA,…
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Sep 25
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Sep 25
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…
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August 25
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…
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August 25
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…
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July 25
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July 25
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…
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July 25
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…
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July 25
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…
