Equatorial Guinea Trademark Renewal

A trademark registered through OAPI is valid for 10 years from the date of filing. It is renewable indefinitely for additional 10-year terms.

The OAPI trademark renewal timeline is:

• 6 months before expiration: File a standard renewal.
• 6-month grace period after expiration: Renewal is possible with a late fee.
• After the grace period: The trademark lapses and cannot be reinstated.

To renew your trademark under OAPI, you must provide:

• The trademark registration number
• A Power of Attorney (simply signed, notarization not required)
• Payment of the standard renewal fee
• Late renewal fee, if applicable

Renewals are published in the OAPI Official Bulletin, confirming continued protection.

Trademarks that are not renewed within the grace period are considered lapsed. OAPI does not allow restoration: a new application must be submitted, and there no guarantee of approval if someone else registers the mark.

• Notify OAPI of any changes in ownership, business name, or representative.
• Track your renewal dates carefully: OAPI does not issue automatic reminders.
• Maintain an active Power of Attorney for legal representation.

Avoid these issues:

• Missing the grace period deadline
• Assuming national-level renewals are valid: all filings go through OAPI
• Failing to update contact or agent details

You can renew during the 6-month grace period by paying a late fee. After this, your trademark is cancelled permanently.

No. OAPI does not allow restoration. You must file a new trademark application.

No. Trademark renewal under OAPI does not require proof of use.

You must inform OAPI. Failure to do so may prevent you from receiving critical notifications and could complicate renewal.