Republic of Congo - Protecting Intellectual PropertyRepublic of Congo - IPR
As a member of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC), the Republic of Congo is automatically a member of the African Intellectual Property Organization (AIPO). AIPO is charged with issuing a single copyright system that is enforceable in all member states. As a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Republic of Congo must ensure that its legislation conforms to trade-related aspects governing intellectual property.
The Ministry of Commerce and other interested ministries work together to address issues related to counterfeit products and other items entering the country illegally. Local authorities have seized and destroyed containers of contraband items, such as medical supplies and food products. There have been complaints of Republic of Congo government computers using unlicensed software.
In any foreign market, companies should consider several general principles for effective management of their intellectual property. For background on these principles, please link to our article on Protecting Intellectual Property and also Corruption.
IP Attaché Contact
Name: Economic Officer
Address: Boulevard Denis Sassou Nguesso, Bloc D, 70-83, face Blanche Gomez
Telephone: +242 06 6122020
E-mail: brazzavillepolecon@state.gov
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.
The Ministry of Commerce and other interested ministries work together to address issues related to counterfeit products and other items entering the country illegally. Local authorities have seized and destroyed containers of contraband items, such as medical supplies and food products. There have been complaints of Republic of Congo government computers using unlicensed software.
In any foreign market, companies should consider several general principles for effective management of their intellectual property. For background on these principles, please link to our article on Protecting Intellectual Property and also Corruption.
IP Attaché Contact
Name: Economic Officer
Address: Boulevard Denis Sassou Nguesso, Bloc D, 70-83, face Blanche Gomez
Telephone: +242 06 6122020
E-mail: brazzavillepolecon@state.gov
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.