The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) plays a vital role for 17 member states across West Africa, Central Africa, and the Indian Ocean. Through the Bangui Agreement, OAPI offers a centralized procedure for the efficient management of all industrial property titles.
Beyond intellectual property protection, OAPI guarantees a robust legal environment conducive to investment and international trade. Its strengthened anti-counterfeiting measures ensure the security of economic actors.
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As a development agency, OAPI:
Supports the labeling of African agricultural and artisanal products
Encourages the creation and protection of new plant varieties
Funding invention and innovation to strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystem