Ivory Coast Trademark Renewal

Trademarks registered under OAPI are valid for 10 years from the date of filing. They are renewable every 10 years indefinitely.

The OAPI timeline for renewal is:

• Up to 6 months before expiration: File for renewal during the standard period.
• 6-month grace period after expiration: Renewal is still possible with a late fee.
• After the grace period: The trademark lapses permanently and cannot be restored.

To renew a trademark via OAPI, submit:

• The registration number
• A Power of Attorney, simply signed (no notarization required)
• Payment of the renewal fee
• If renewing late, payment of the late renewal surcharge

Renewals are officially published in the OAPI Official Bulletin.

No. OAPI does not allow restoration after the 6-month grace period. You must file a new trademark application, and there is no protection in the interim.

• Notify OAPI of changes in ownership, address, or representation
• No reminders are issued: trademark owners are responsible for tracking renewal dates
• Ensure your Power of Attorney is properly submitted

Avoid these missteps:

• Missing the 6-month grace period
• Assuming restoration is possible
• Not submitting a Power of Attorney

You have a 6-month grace period to renew with a surcharge. After that, the trademark lapses and must be refiled.

No. Restoration is not permitted under OAPI rules.

No. Proof of use is not required for trademark renewal in Ivory Coast or any OAPI country.

You must immediately update your details with OAPI to ensure accurate records.