Whether you initially registered with us or not, we can assist you in renewing and extending protection for your trademark in Gabon.
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Gabon is a member of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), which oversees the registration, renewal, and enforcement of trademarks across 17 member states. This means trademarks are not registered or renewed nationally in Gabon; all procedures go through OAPI's centralized system.
To preserve your trademark rights in Gabon, you must follow OAPI's renewal procedures and deadlines carefully.
A trademark registered through OAPI is valid for 10 years from the filing date. It is renewable every 10 years, indefinitely.
OAPI renewal process includes the following periods:
To complete a trademark renewal, you need:
Renewals are published in the OAPI Official Bulletin, ensuring public notice of your continued trademark rights.
If you fail to renew your trademark during the grace period:
Avoid these common errors:
You have a 6-month grace period to renew with a late fee. After that, the trademark lapses and loses protection.
No. Restoration is not allowed under OAPI. A new application must be filed.
No. OAPI does not require use evidence for renewal.
You must notify OAPI immediately to ensure timely communication and processing of your trademark.
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