JEE Africa

Africa IP Practice
Niger

Niger

The Republic of Niger is completely landlocked and is bordered by Algeria and Libya to the north, Chad to the east, Nigeria and Benin to the south, and Burkina Faso and Mali to the west.

    Capital

    Niamey

    Currency

    CFA Franc

    Population

    20,672,987

    Area

    1 267 000 km²

    GDP $

    $7.674 billion (2016)

    Internet domain

    ne

    Languages

    French (official language)

    Exports

    Materials; machinery; vehicles and parts; petroleum; cereals; foodstuffs

    Imports

    Uranium ore; livestock products; cowpeas; onions

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. However, further provision was made for copyright protection by way of an executive decree – Decree no 93-027 on Copyright, Neighbouring Rights and Folklore.

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