Benin
The Republic of Benin (formerly the People’s Republic of Benin) is an independent state in West Africa. It is bordered in the north by Burkina Faso and Niger, in the east by Nigeria, in the south by the Gulf of Guinea, and to the west by Togo.
- Capital: Porto Novo
- Currency: CFA Franc
- Population: 10.87 million
- Area: 114,763 km²
- GDP $ : $24.312 billion
- Internet domain: .bj
- Languages: French (official language)
- Exports: Petroleum products; intermediate goods; capital goods; light consumer goods
- Imports: Crude oil; cotton; palm products; cocoa; cashews; seafood
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
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