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European Patent Office Enhances Collaboration with African Intellectual Property Organization

EPO and OAPI deepen partnership to strengthen patent cooperation and innovation in Africa

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The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced an expansion of its cooperative efforts with the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI). This initiative aims to bolster patent examination processes, facilitate knowledge exchange, and support innovation across OAPI member states. The enhanced collaboration re…
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European Patent Office Enhances Collaboration with African Intellectual Property Organization The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced an expansion of its cooperative efforts with the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI). This initiative aims to bolster patent examination processes, facilitate... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/european-patent-office-enhances-collaboration-with-african-intellectual-property-organization

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