Guinea
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The Republic of Guinea lies between Sierra Leone and Guinea Bissau on the west coast of Africa.
General Information
- Capital: Conakry
- Population: 6.5 million
- Area: 245 857 km2
- Languages: French – official language
- Exports: Bauxite; alumina; diamonds; gold; coffee; fish; agricultural products
- Imports: Petroleum products; metals; machinery; transport equipment; textiles; grain and other foodstuffs
- Currency: Guinea Franc
Trade Marks
Member of OAPI.
International Conventions
WIPO, WTO, Paris Union, Trade Mark Law Treaty, Nice Agreement, Vienna Union, Berne Union, Locarno Agreement.
Marking of Goods
Notice of registration by use of the legend “Marque Désposée” optional.
Follow the importer’s instructions or specified contract specifications. However, products of non-French origin should show the country of origin.
Patents
General
Patent protection is obtainable only via OAPI.