Webinar: How To Protect Your Trademark Within OAPI – The Best Practises For 2023 And Beyond

Comprised of 17 African countries, the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) provides a platform for the uniform protection of Trademarks in its member states. The year 2022 came in with changes in the Trademark regime in OAPI – ranging from procedure to deadlines to requirements etc.

Thinking of expanding your business, there could be uncertainty regarding the protection of your Trademark in the OAPI Jurisdiction. Some aspects that will be covered include:
- Why protect your Trademark in OAPI?
- When to file your Trademark at OAPI
- Availability search: to do or not to do?
- Defensive filing – a necessity?
- How to protect your Trademark when getting into a distribution agreement.