The People’s Republic of the Congo is an independent state bordered in the north by Cameroun and the Central African Republic, on the east and south by the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cabinda (Angola), and on the west by the Atlantic Ocean and Gabon.
Area: 342 000 km2
Population: 4.1 million
Capital: Brazzaville
Currency: CFA Franc
GDP: $ 17.45 billion (2010)
Internet domain: .cd
Languages: French (official language)
Working week: Monday – Friday
Exports: Lumber; plywood; coffee; cocoa; sugar; diamonds; petroleum
Imports: Capital equipment; construction materials; foodstuffs
Trade Marks
Trade mark protection is obtainable only in terms of the Bangui Agreement by way of a filing with the OAPI IP office.
Patents
Patent protection is obtainable only in terms of the Bangui Agreement by way of a filing with the OAPI IP office.
Designs
Design protection is obtainable only in terms of the Bangui Agreement by way of a filing with the OAPI IP office.
Copyright
Provision is made for copyright protection in OAPI member countries in terms of the Bangui Agreement.
Plant Breeders' Rights
Provision is made for plant breeders’ rights to be obtained in terms of the Bangui Agreement by way of a filing with the OAPI office.