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Cameroon has a long coastline on the Gulf of Guinea and several major ports (Douala, Kribi, Limbe), significant maritime traffic, fisheries, oil & gas, shipping, and trade. As maritime activity increases—deep-water ports, international shipping, offshore oil operations—so do the legal risks, regulatory demands, and opportunities. This post explores the legal framework, the main maritime services, […]

Trademark registration in OAPI provides a unique opportunity for businesses and individuals to protect their brand across 18 African countries through a single application. Cameroon is the headquarters of the regional intellectual property system that allows centralized trademark registration, making it one of the most efficient ways to secure your intellectual property rights across West […]

The registration of ships in Cameroon is governed by the CEMAC MERCHANT SHIPPING CODE,last amended on August 22,2012.Vessel registration is an essential and necessary part of the use and operation of vessels in Cameroonian and International waters generally. It is therefore important to consider the process by which vessel registration and deregistration is carried out […]

In an increasingly complex world, legal risk touches nearly every dimension of life — from business contracts and property rights to family relationships, criminal charges, regulatory compliance, and beyond. For many people, the world of law feels distant, opaque, and intimidating. But the reality is that legal issues often arise unexpectedly, and when they do, […]