Gabon
The Republic of Gabon, formerly part of French Equatorial Africa, lies on the west coast of Africa. It is bordered to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the north by Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon and to the east and south by the Congo.
- Capital: Libreville
- Currency: CFA Franc
- Population: 1,979,786 million
- Area: 267 667 km²
- GDP $ : $ 36.218 billion (2016)
- Internet domain: .ga
- Languages: French (official language)
- Exports: Machinery and equipment; foodstuffs; chemicals; petroleum products; construction materials
- Imports: Crude oil; manganese; timber; uranium
Trademarks
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.
Copyrights
Provision is made for copyright protection in OAPI member countries in terms of the Bangui Agreement.
