ARIPO Patent & Trademark Search

Banjul Protocol on Marks

13 countries can be designated for trademark registration under ARIPO Banjul Protocol.
Multi-Class Filing System
Classification of goods and services - Nice Classification 11th Edition
Priority can be claimed under Paris Convention
International filing under Madrid Protocol and Madrid Agreement - Member State Specific
Formality Examination only, Substantive Examination is conducted at member state level.
13 Member States Can Be Designated On One Application.

Power of Attorney, simply signed
Priority document (if applicable) with verified English translation
Certified copy of the priority document if claimed.

No documents required

Power of Attorney, simply signed
Deed of Assignment or other instrument of title in English or with verified English translation

Power of Attorney, simply signed
Merger agreement or other instrument of title in English or with verified English translation

Power of Attorney, simply signed, from proprietor and licensee
License Agreement in English or with verified English translation

Power of Attorney, simply signed
Certificate of Change of Name/Address, in English or with verified English translation

Harare Protocol on Patents and Industrial Designs

20 countries can be designated for patents, utility models and industrial designs
Priority can be claimed under Paris Convention within 12 months from the first filing date.
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and Paris Convention Membership - Member State level.
Examination - Formality and Substantive.
Patent Term - 20 years
Annuities are paid annually from the first anniversary of the filing date.
20 Member States can be designated in one application.

Power of Attorney, simply signed (can be filed within two months)
Specification, claims and abstract in English (required on the filing date)
Formal drawings, if applicable (required on the filing date)
International Patent Classification (required on the filing date)
Copy of PCT International Publication (required on the filing date) - PCT Patent
Copy of International Search Report (can be filed on a later date) - PCT Patent
Copy of International Preliminary Examination Report (can be filed on a later date) - PCT Patent
Assignment of Invention (can be filed later)
Deed of Assignment of Invention (can be filed later).
Priority document (if claimed) with verified English translation (can be filed within 3 months).

Power Of Attorney, Simply Signed (Can Be Filed Within Two Months).
Specification, Claims And Abstract In English (Required On The Filing Date).
Formal Drawings, If Applicable (Required On The Day Of Filing).
Copy of PCT International Publication (required on the filing date).
Copy of International Search Report (can be filed on a later date).
Copy of International Preliminary Examination Report (can be filed on a later date).

No documents required

Power of Attorney, simply signed
Deed of Assignment or other instrument of title in English or with verified English translation

Power of Attorney, simply signed.
Certificate of Merger or other instrument of title in English or with verified English translation
Deed Of Merger Or Other Instrument Of Title In English Or With Verified English Translation.

Power of Attorney, simply signed, from proprietor and licensee
License Agreement in English or with verified English translation

Power of Attorney, simply signed
Certificate of Change of Name/Address, in English or with verified English translation

Harare Protocol on Patents and Industrial Designs

20 countries can be designated for patents, utility models and industrial designs
Priority can be claimed under Paris Convention within 6 months from the first filing date.
Paris Convention Membership - Member State Level.
Formality Examination Only, Substantive Examination Is Conducted At Member State Level.
Term Of Protection -15 Years.
Annuities Are Paid Annually From The First Anniversary Of The Filing Date.
20 Member States Can Be Designated In One Application.

Power of Attorney, simply signed (can be filed on a later date)
Drawings or photographs of design (required on the filing date)
Description/statement of novelty (required on the filing date)
Priority Document, if claimed (can be filed within three months from filing date)
Verified Translation of Priority Document if not in English (can be filed within three months from filing date)
Deed of Assignment (can be filed within three months from filing date)
Details of International Classification (can be filed within three months from filing date)

No documents required.

Power of attorney signed by the assignee
Copy of deed of assignment signed by the assignor and assignee
Deed Of Assignment Or Other Instrument Of Title In English Or With Verified English Translation.

Power of Attorney, simply signed
Certificate of Merger or other instrument of title in English or with verified English translation
Deed Of Merger Or Other Instrument Of Title In English Or With Verified English Translation.

Power of attorney signed by the licensee
Copy of license agreement signed by both parties
License Agreement In English Or With Verified English Translation.

Power of Attorney, simply signed
Certificate of Change of Name/Address, in English or with verified English translation

Trademark Registration Process

Learn more about the process

Trademark Review

Your lawyers will help you to review the trademark(s) to be registered and advise you of the best protection approach according to the country laws and requirements.

Trademark Classification

With the knowledge of your goods/services, your lawyers will assist you with identifying the most appropriate international class for your trademark.

Trademark Search

Although not mandatory, a trademark clearance search should be conducted to establish if your trademark can be registered and used in the market.

Filing

Your lawyers will submit your application for registration after reviewing and confirming that all formal requirements by the respective IPO have been met.

Examination

At this stage, the IPO will examine whether your trademark fulfills the requirements of the applicable trademark law.

Publication

After the examination process, the trademark is published and third parties may submit an opposition against it being registered. Your lawyers' role is to address and respond to any oppositions and ensure that your trademark proceeds to registration.

Registration

After the opposition period, your trademark is registered and a certificate of registration is issued.

Watch Service

Registration of the trademark is just the beginning, there is need for vigilance in the market. Your lawyers help you lookout for potential infringement through our trademark watch service.

Renewal

Trademark registration is valid for a specific period of years after which it has to be renewed, 10 years in most jurisdictions with a few exceptions. We got you covered.

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