End-to-End Trademark Registration in Gambia, The

To obtain trademark protection in the Gambia, applications must be filed with the Industrial Property Office of the Attorney General’s Chambers – Ministry for Justice of Gambia MOI.

You can protect your mark in two main ways:

• National route (Gambia only):
  File directly with the Gambian trademarks office.

  • Search (word elements only): First class $120 – Each additional class $100
  • Application: First class $1290 – Each additional class $1190
  • Final registration fee (only if granted): First class $890 – Each additional class $790

• Regional route via ARIPO (multi-country protection):
  The Gambia is a member of the **African Regional Industrial Property Organization (ARIPO) and a party to the Banjul Protocol.
  A trademark filed through ARIPO can cover: Botswana, Cape Verde, the Gambia, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Eswatini, Uganda, Tanzania (mainland) and Zimbabwe. For more information see our page on trademark services in ARIPO.

Gambia is also a member state of the Madrid Protocol Madrid Member States. This means you can extend an existing International Registration to the Gambia via the Madrid System. We offer services for trademark filing through the Madrid System.

If you register a combined trademark (word + logo) in Gambia, your exclusive rights are limited to that exact configuration as filed and registered. If you wish to protect the word element and figurative element independently, it is advisable to file separate applications.

To register a trademark in Gambia, you must provide an original signed power of attorney document authorizing the local representative to act on your behalf.

The average trademark registration timeframe in Gambia is about 18 months for straightforward cases. This is an estimate and may vary significantly depending on:

• The workload and examination pace of the registry
• Any office actions or objections
• Whether oppositions are filed by third parties after publication

Once your trademark is successfully registered in Gambia:

• The registration is valid for 14 years from the application date.
• It can be renewed indefinitely for additional periods of 14 years.
• Renewal can be requested as early as four (4) months before expiration.
• Renewal is still possible after expiration, during a grace period, subject to payment of late renewal fees.

Your registration can then be used to enforce your rights against third parties using or attempting to register identical or confusingly similar marks.

Yes. Interested third parties may file opposition actions against a Gambian trademark application:

• Oppositions must be filed within three (3) months from the date the application is published in the trademarks journal.
• In certain circumstances, extensions to this deadline may be granted.

The likelihood of success will depend on the similarity of the marks, overlap of goods/services, and the strength of your prior rights.

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in Gambia, The 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 Gambia, The 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 Gambia, The

When you instruct iGERENT to handle your trademark application in Gambia, The, 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 Gambia, The 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.