End-to-End Trademark Registration in Central African Republic

The cost to register a trademark in Central African Republic is US$ 1200 for the first class, plus US$ 300 for each additional class. This fee includes both the official government filing costs and iGERENT’s professional service fees.

When you register your trademark with iGERENT, our team handles everything for you: from preparing and filing your application to tracking progress and updating you at every step.

You’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated trademark consultant to guide you throughout the process
• Complete management of forms, filings, and communications with the trademark office
• Transparent pricing, with no hidden costs or surprise add-ons

With iGERENT, your trademark registration in Central African Republic is simple, secure, and fully compliant.

To register a trademark (via OAPI) for protection in the Central African Republic, you must provide an original signed power of attorney document.

The average application process to obtain protection in the Central African Republic through OAPI takes around 9 months.

This is an estimated timeframe for straightforward cases and may vary depending on:

• The workload of OAPI.
• Possible office actions or objections.
• Whether oppositions are filed by third parties.

Once your trademark is successfully registered through OAPI (covering the Central African Republic and the other member states):

• The registration is valid for ten (10) years from the application date.
• It can be renewed indefinitely for additional ten-year periods.
• Renewal can be requested during a grace period of six (6) months after expiration, subject to payment of late renewal fees.

After registration, your mark enjoys protection throughout all OAPI member states, including the Central African Republic. However, if the mark is not used for a certain period (see below), it may become vulnerable to cancellation actions based on non-use.

Yes. Since protection is obtained via OAPI, oppositions are also handled at the OAPI level.

• Opposition actions may be filed by interested third parties within six (6) months from the date the application is published in the Official Gazette.
• The chances of success will depend on the specific facts of each case, including the similarity of the marks and the goods/services involved.

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

Use of the trademark is not required for registration itself, but:

• If a registered trademark is not used for more than five (5) years after registration, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions for non-use.
• To avoid this, use of the mark in any of the OAPI member states (not only in the Central African Republic) is sufficient.

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

• 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.

Don’t just take our word for it, see why businesses trust iGERENT as the best trademark registration service.