JEE Africa

Africa IP Practice
Congo

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

JEE Practice Details

  • Trade mark protection is obtainable only in terms of the Bangui Agreement by way of a filing with the OAPI IP office.

  • Patent protection is obtainable only in terms of the Bangui Agreement by way of a filing with the OAPI IP office.

  • Design protection is obtainable only in terms of the Bangui Agreement by way of a filing with the OAPI IP office.

  • Provision is made for copyright protection in OAPI member countries in terms of the Bangui Agreement.

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