End-to-End Trademark Registration in ARIPO

Registering a trademark through the African Regional Industrial Property Organization, also known as ARIPO, grants protection in the member states that are also party to the Banjul Protocol, namely:
Botswana, Cape Verde, the Gambia, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Eswatini, Uganda, Tanzania (mainland) and Zimbabwe.

A registered trademark through ARIPO will be valid for 10 years from the date of application and may be renewed for periods of 10 years.

If you register a combined trademark (which includes both word elements and figurative elements) through ARIPO, the exclusive right to use the trademark is limited to the exact configuration in which it was filed and registered. If you wish to use the word element of your trademark separately from the logo (or vice versa), it is recommended to register another trademark including only the word or figurative elements you wish to use and protect separately.

To register a trademark in ARIPO, you will generally need:

• Original Power of Attorney, signed. No notarization or legalization required.
• The name or logo you want to register
• The applicant’s details

Your iGERENT consultant will confirm the exact requirements for your case and guide you through each step.

The average application process takes 12 months. This is an estimated process time for straightforward cases based on current timeframes for applications and may vary considerably.

Once a trademark filed through ARIPO is successfully registered, a final fee for registration must be paid (per class). This fee is only due in case of successful registration.

A registered trademark in ARIPO will be valid for 10 years from the date of application and may be renewed for further 10-year periods.

Yes. If a third party intends to register or use a trademark for similar goods or services that includes a primary or distinct part of your trademark, you have the right to oppose the application based on confusing similarity.

Oppositions against trademarks filed through ARIPO must be presented within three (3) months from the publication of the trademark application in the ARIPO Journal. Opposition actions are not filed directly with ARIPO; they must be filed with the respective national offices of the member states. The probabilities of success for an opposition will vary in each case depending on the circumstances.

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in ARIPO means working with a team that values transparency, reliability, and practical results.

Trusted by 12,000+ businesses and with over 25,000 trademarks handled since 2014, we simplify trademark registration in ARIPO through one dedicated specialist coordinating local attorneys worldwide.

• We provide clear quotes that include both official fees and our professional fees, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
• We’ve managed trademark filings and portfolios for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established international brands.
• We keep you in the loop with regular status updates, not just at filing, but all the way to registration.

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No. We do not provide standalone address for service services in ARIPO

When you instruct iGERENT to handle your trademark application in ARIPO, the address for service requirement is automatically covered as part of our full service. We work with qualified local trademark attorneys who act as your official representative before the relevant Trademark Office, including compliance with all local representation and address for service requirements.

We do not offer address for service services separately for applicants who wish to file directly on their own in jurisdictions where self-filing may be technically permitted. Our services are designed to ensure that applications are properly filed, examined, and managed by experienced local professionals.

If you would like assistance with your trademark registration in ARIPO or any other country, feel free to contact us here and we will be happy to guide you through the process. We offer services worldwide.