ARIPO, WIPO and JPO join hands for regional training
In March 2026, ARIPO and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), aided by the Japan Patent Office, hosted a three-day training exercise relating to patent examination and Patent Cooperation Treaty applications.
The training brought together patent examiners and IP professionals from across the continent to ensure that the relevant stakeholders are equipped with the necessary tools to facilitate proper patent examination, which will, in turn, support innovators.
ARIPO strengthens engagement with Tanzania
ARIPO continues to deepen engagement with its Member States, with Tanzania being the latest focus of discussions at the regional level. On 27 August 2026, ARIPO Director General Bemanya Twebaze met wi...
September 15 2026
Niger accedes to the Marrakesh Treaty
The Republic of Niger, a member state of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), has acceded to the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, V...
August 19 2026
OAPI highlights IP’s role in African craft innovation
At the Ninth International Handicrafts Fair of Cameroon (SIARC 2026), held in Yaoundé from 27 July to 5 August, the OAPI showcased the importance of IP protection in promoting innovation and competit...
August 19 2026