Organisation Africaine de la Propriété Intellectuelle

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The Organisation Africaine de la Propriété Intellectuelle or OAPI (English: African Intellectual Property Organization) is an intellectual property organization, headquartered in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The organisation was created by Bangui Agreement of March 2, 1977. The Bangui Agreement was subsequently amended in 1999.

Its 16 member states are mostly French-speaking countries.

Members

Organs

The organisation has three organs: The Administrative Council; the High Commission of Appeal; and the Directorate General.

Rights covered

The Bangui Agreement covers patents, utility models, trademarks, industrial designs, trade names, geographical indications, copyright, unfair competition, integrated circuit layouts and plant variety rights.

See also

• African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)

External links

• Official website
• History and list of members states
• Bangui Agreement

References

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