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OAPI Trademark Registration

Protect Your Brand in OAPI Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys

Simple steps to register your trademark

The OAPI Treaty offers trademark protection across 17 African countries through a single application. These countries include: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Comoros, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Togo.

STEP 1

Comprehensive Trademark Study

Before filing your trademark in OAPI, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.

  • Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
  • Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
  • Trademark class recommendation
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STEP 2

Trademark Application Filing

Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in OAPI and handle all required formalities to advance your application toward approval and registration.Once your trademark application is filed, you will receive a filing report including the application number and filing date. You will also receive a scanned copy of the filed application.

  • Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
  • Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
  • Tracking the Registration Process Online
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Additional Services in OAPI

Discover how our services help protect and strengthen your brand in OAPI.

Trademark Search

Check if your trademark is available for registration with our easy-to-use search tool.

Search Trademark

Trademark Renewal

Renew your trademark to maintain uninterrupted protection for your brand.

Renew Trademark

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I protect my trademark in OAPI?

The OAPI Treaty offers trademark protection across 17 African countries through a single application. These countries include: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Comoros, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Togo.

If I previously filed my trademark in another country, can I claim priority in OAPI?

Yes. If you filed your trademark in another country within the last 6 months, you can claim priority in OAPI based on that earlier filing.

Can my trademark be filed immediately and the Power of Attorney (POA) submitted later?

Yes. We can file your trademark in OAPI immediately after you provide the necessary details. You can submit the Power of Attorney later. This option will be displayed once you order your trademark.

How long does it take for a trademark to be registered in OAPI?

Typically, if there are no oppositions or objections, trademark registration in OAPI takes about 14 months.

Do I need to provide a Power of Attorney?

Yes. A simple Power of Attorney is required. "Simple" means no notarization or legalization is needed.

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