Resolution No. 33/X/2022 on the accession to the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization.

This Resolution approves the 1976 Lusaka Agreement, for the purposes of Cape Verde's accession to the African Regional Organization for Intellectual Property (ARIPO). The objectives of the Organization shall be: (a) to promote the harmonization and development of the intellectual property laws, and matters related thereto; (b) to foster the establishment of a close relationship between its members in matters relating to intellectual property; (c) to establish such common services or organs as may be necessary or desirable for the co− ordination, harmonization and development of the intellectual property activities affecting its members; (d) to establish schemes for the training of staff in the administration of intellectual property laws; (e) to organize conferences, seminars and other meetings on intellectual property matters; (f) to promote the exchange of ideas and experience, research and studies relating to intellectual property matters; (g) to promote and evolve a common view and approach of its members on intellectual property matters; (h) to assist its members, as appropriate, in the acquisition and development of technology relating to intellectual property matters; (i) to promote, in its members, the development of copyright and related rights and ensure that copyright and related rights contribute to the economic, social and cultural development of members and of the region as a whole; etc.