In September 2025, the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) planned to launch OAPI LEX, a public online database dedicated to intellectual property jurisprudence across its 17 member states.

Unfortunately, the platform is not yet operational. OAPI is in the process of migrating the data to a new web address, after which we expect the resource to become available.

The purpose of OAPI LEX is to streamline access to IP rulings, legislation, and legal insights – enhancing transparency and consistency across Francophone Africa and allowing professionals, businesses, and policymakers to navigate the region’s IP landscape.