Mauritania Trademark Renewal

Trademarks registered via OAPI are valid for 10 years from the date of filing and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year increments.

• Standard renewal window: Begins 12 months before the expiration date
• Grace period: 6 months after expiration
• Late renewal fee: Applies during the grace period
• After grace period: The trademark is automatically cancelled and cannot be restored

• Simply signed Power of Attorney
• Trademark registration number
• Payment of the renewal fee and, if applicable, late fee

Renewals are processed centrally at the OAPI headquarters in Cameroon and are published in the OAPI Official Bulletin.

• Restoration is not permitted after the grace period
• A cancelled trademark can be re-applied for by anyone, including third parties

• OAPI does not send reminders, so it's the owner's responsibility to track deadlines
• Update changes in ownership or representation directly with OAPI

Avoid these errors:

• Missing the 6-month grace period
• Failing to understand the centralized OAPI system
• Incorrect or missing Power of Attorney

You have a 6-month grace period with a surcharge. After that, your trademark is cancelled and must be refiled.

No. Restoration is not allowed. You must file a new application.

No. Use is not required for renewals in the OAPI system.

You must notify OAPI directly to update the official records.