Exclusive Use
Exclusive right to use your trademark and prohibit its use by third parties across the entire OAPI territory.
Trademark Protection
Protect your Trademark
Secure your business identity and obtain exclusive legal protection for your trademark with OAPI.
Trademark registration grants you exclusive rights across the entire OAPI territory (17 African countries). Protection renewed every 10 years, enforceable against third parties and essential for valuing your business.
Fact Sheet
Trademark Protection at a Glance
Renewable 10-year protection OAPI Distinctiveness Product classes
Trademark registration is the legal act that grants you exclusive rights to your distinctive sign (name, logo, slogan) in the 17 OAPI member countries. Valid for 10 years, renewable, it allows you to prohibit any third party from using your trademark without authorization and constitutes a major intangible asset for your business.
Perfect for
Businesses, traders and brand owners wishing to secure their commercial identity, enhance their intangible assets and protect against counterfeiting in the OAPI territory.
Benefits
Why protect your trademark?
Key benefits of trademark registration with OAPI.
Legal Recognition
Industrial property title enforceable against third parties, constituting irrefutable legal proof of your rights.
Brand Value
Transferable intangible asset that can be licensed or used in franchise agreements.
Required Documents
Required Documents
Prepare these documents before starting your trademark application.
Application Form
Official OAPI form duly completed and signed by the applicant
Trademark Reproduction
Graphic reproduction in JPEG or PDF format, clean and legible
ID / Passport
Valid ID of the applicant or company RCCM extract
List of Products
List of products and services classified according to the Nice Classification
Process
Register your trademark in 3 steps
Complete support, from prior art search to OAPI registration.
1
Prior Art Search
Check the availability of your trademark with OAPI to avoid conflicts and rejections.
2
Filing the Application
Preparation and submission of the complete file to OAPI with the mandate and required documents.
3
OAPI Registration
Issuance of the registration certificate valid for 10 years across the entire OAPI territory (17 countries).
Pricing
Trademark Protection Packages
Packs adapted to every need, from essential to premium.
Starter
From
100,000 FCFA
+ OAPI fees
- Prior art search
- 1-class filing
- Email support
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Standard
From
250,000 FCFA
+ OAPI fees
- All Starter included
- Multi-class filing
- Online case tracking
- Lawyer validation
Premium
From
Custom quote
+ OAPI fees
- All Standard included
- 30-day support
- Personalized assistance
- Dedicated advisor
Ready to protect your trademark?
Secure your business identity today. Our team supports you from prior art search to OAPI registration.