Trademark Management for OAPI: Protecting Your Intellectual Property
The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) provides a centralized trademark system covering 17 member states across French-speaking Africa. Through a single registration, rights are granted and enforced across all OAPI countries, making it an efficient solution for brand protection in West and Central Africa. However, effective trademark management in OAPI requires specialized legal guidance due to the unique structure of the OAPI system, which does not allow for national filings or designations. At Liesegang & Partner, we support businesses in maintaining, defending, and transferring their trademark rights throughout the OAPI region.
Our Trademark Management Services for OAPI Countries
We offer comprehensive and reliable trademark management services for the OAPI system, tailored for both foreign and domestic rights holders:
- Change of Contact Details of the Trademark Owner in OAPI
Keep your trademark record up to date to ensure continued legal protection and official correspondence. - Change of Trademark Owner in OAPI
Legally record the transfer of trademark ownership following mergers, acquisitions, or inheritance. - Appointment of Legal Representative in OAPI
Required for foreign applicants—ensure proper representation before the OAPI with our qualified attorneys. - Opposition Against a Registered Trademark in OAPI
Protect your brand by filing oppositions against conflicting or infringing trademark applications. - Representation of the Applicant in a Trademark Opposition in OAPI
Defend your trademark application during opposition proceedings and secure your exclusive rights.
Why the Above Mentioned Products Are Important
These services cover essential functions in trademark lifecycle management within OAPI and are critical for legal compliance and strategic brand protection:
- Change of Contact Details: Ensures ongoing receipt of important notifications from OAPI. Missed communications can lead to rights lapses.
- Change of Trademark Owner: Required for any corporate restructuring, asset sales, or inheritance involving trademark rights.
- Appointment of Legal Representative: Mandatory for foreign trademark owners to participate in proceedings and maintain validity.
- Trademark Opposition: Blocks the registration of confusingly similar marks that could dilute or infringe your brand.
- Representation in Opposition Proceedings: Defends your trademark application against third-party challenges to secure protection across 17 African countries.
Why Choose Liesegang & Partner for OAPI Trademark Management?
Liesegang & Partner combines international legal expertise with deep regional knowledge to provide professional trademark management in OAPI countries. Here's why clients trust us:
- Experienced Trademark Attorneys: Skilled in navigating the OAPI framework and multilingual legal procedures.
- All Services from a Single Source: From updates and transfers to opposition and defense.
- Fixed Transparent Pricing: No surprises—clear legal fees for every service.
- International Representation: Trusted by global companies to manage African IP portfolios.
- Efficient Communication: Fast, clear, and responsive service in English and German.
Secure your trademarks across all OAPI member states with the help of Liesegang & Partner. Explore our full range of services for OAPI trademark management, or contact us directly for expert legal support.