December 2, 2001 OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE TOGOLESE REPUBLIC Law No. 2001-015 of November 29, 2001, on the creation of the National Institute of Industrial Property and Technology (INPIT) The National Assembly has deliberated and adopted; The President of the Republic hereby promulgates the following Law: CHAPTER I – CREATION, HEADQUARTERS AND CONSTITUTION Section 1 – Creation and headquarters Article 1 - An institute in charge of industrial property and technology known as the National Institute of Industrial Property and Technology (INPIT) is hereby created to replace the National Industrial Property Body (SNPIT). INPIT shall be the national focal point for the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI). Article 2 - INPIT shall have its headquarters in Lomé. The headquarters may be transferred to anywhere else in Togo following consultation of the Management Board. INPIT may open offices or agencies within the country. Section 2 - Constitution Article 3 - INPIT shall be a public administrative body with legal personality and financial autonomy. It may, in this capacity, acquire, receive, own, borrow, dispose and institute proceedings. It shall come under the supervision of the Minister for Industry. Article 4 – The name the National Institute of Industrial Property and Technology (INPIT) shall be reserved solely for the public body set up in accordance with this Law. CHAPTER II: MANDATES AND RESPONSIBILITIES