15th Graduation Ceremony of the Master of Intellectual Property (MIP) Programme
2025/7/10
On 27 June 2025, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Mr.UEHARA attended the 15th Graduation Ceremony of the Master of Intellectual Property (MIP) Programme held at the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI). In his congratulatory speech, he emphasized the importance of intellectual property in business and innovation. He also had the opportunity to present the diplomas.
This programme has been implemented since 2008 as part of Japan’s support to Africa in the field of industrial property rights. It is funded by voluntary contributions made by the Japan Patent Office (JPO) to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). In Cameroon, where the head office of OAPI is located, MIP programme is offered at the University of Yaoundé 2, welcoming students from neighboring countries.
This programme has been implemented since 2008 as part of Japan’s support to Africa in the field of industrial property rights. It is funded by voluntary contributions made by the Japan Patent Office (JPO) to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). In Cameroon, where the head office of OAPI is located, MIP programme is offered at the University of Yaoundé 2, welcoming students from neighboring countries.