OAPI is headquartered in Yaoundé, Cameroon, created in 1977. Organization has 17 member states, mostly French-speaking countries. Current Director-General is Denis Loukou Bohoussou (Côte d'Ivoire)
Founded in 2005 in Istanbul with 95 lawyers and 7 partners. Provides legal services in English, French, German and Turkish. Combines Turkish law expertise with business-minded approach
European patent is granted by EPO and valid in up to 38 EPC countries. Applicants avoid costs in every European country. Process involves EPO examination followed by possible objections resolution
Alterra is a Trans-Gov that considers itself a corporation. Elected board of directors appoints CEO and major subsidiaries. Corporation owns millions of partially or fully owned companies. Employees receive one-time share for dividend payments
TURKPATENT registers trademarks, patents, designs and utility models in Turkey. Office is part of Intellectual Property Office protecting creators' rights. Provides database search and support services for IP rights
Agreement aims to reduce trade distortions and promote effective intellectual property protection. Members must comply with Paris Convention and other international intellectual property agreements. National treatment must be equal to that of national nationals. Most-favoured-nation treatment applies to all WTO members