OGAPI seminar raises awareness of Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Heritage
The General Directorate of the Gabonese Industrial Property Office (OGAPI) recently organized a seminar in Libreville on the theme of model laws on Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Heritage. The seminar presented model laws, with the aim of providing OAPI member states with a harmonized legal framework for the management of Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Heritage. The seminar forms part of the OAPI strategic plan for 2023-2027, with OGAPI officials expressing the hope that it will lead to adoption and harmonisation of similar laws amongst OAPI member states.
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
Côte d’Ivoire hosts fourth Africa GI training programme
OAPI has launched the fourth edition of the Africa GI Training programme in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, bringing together 18 participants from 13 member states. The programme aims to strengthen experti...
August 19 2026