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Trademark
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.
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