Congo
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.
- Capital: Brazzaville
- Currency: CFA Franc
- Population: 4.1 million
- Area: 342 000 km²
- GDP $ : $ 17.45 billion (2010)
- Internet domain: .cd
- Languages: French (official language)
- Exports: Capital equipment; construction materials; foodstuffs
- Imports: Lumber; plywood; coffee; cocoa; sugar; diamonds; petroleum
Trademarks
Trade mark protection is obtainable only in terms of the Bangui Agreement by way of a filing with the OAPI IP office.
Patents
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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.
Copyrights
Provision is made for copyright protection in OAPI member countries in terms of the Bangui Agreement.
