São Tomé and Príncipe Trade Marks

São Tomé and Príncipe Trade Marks Trade Mark Registration & Protection São Tomé and Príncipe Trade Marks may be filed through the ARIPO union where the applicant may file a single application designating the specific contracting states either directly at ARIPO or...

Rwanda Trade Marks

Rwanda Trade Marks Trade Mark Registration & Protection Rwanda trade marks are valid for 10 years from the filing date and are renewable every 10 years thereafter. Rwanda is a member of the Paris Convention (International treaty for the protection of Industrial...

Réunion Trade Marks

Réunion Trade Marks Trade Mark Registration & Protection There is no independent Industrial Property legislation in Réunion trade marks as it is part of France. French trade marks, patents and designs automatically extend to this territory. Requirements to obtain...

Nigeria Trade Marks

Nigeria Trade Marks Trade Mark Registration & Protection Nigeria trade marks are valid for 7 years from the filing date and are renewable every 14 years thereafter. Nigeria is a First to File country and whomever files first will be granted rights over a mark. The...

Niger Trade Marks

Niger Trade Marks OAPI Niger trade marks may only be registered through the OAPI union where a single application covers all member states. It is not possible to obtain national registration in Niger but penalties for infringements are the responsibility of Niger...

Namibia Trade Marks

Namibia Trade Marks Trade Mark Registration & Protection Namibia Trade Marks may be filed through the ARIPO union where the applicant may file a single application designating the specific contracting states either directly at ARIPO or through a contracting...

Mozambique Trade Marks

Mozambique Trade Marks Trade Mark Registration & Protection Mozambique Trade Marks may be filed through the ARIPO union where the applicant may file a single application designating the specific contracting states either directly at ARIPO or through a contracting...

Morocco Trade Marks

Morocco Trade Marks Trade Mark Registration & Protection Morocco trade marks are valid for 10 years from the filing date and are renewable every 10 years thereafter. Morocco is a First to Use country and whomever uses first will be granted rights over a mark. The...

Mauritius Trade Marks

Mauritius Trade Marks Trade Mark Registration & Protection Mauritius trade marks are valid for 10 years from the filing date and are renewable every 10 years thereafter. Mauritius is a First to File country and whomever files first will be granted rights over a...