Trademarks: O.A.P.I

O.A.P.I (African Union Territories)
(Yaounde, Cameroun)

1. A simply signed power of attorney in French. (power Form)
2. The name, address, nationality and occupation of the owner.
3. A list of the goods covered by the mark and the classes pertaining thereto.
4. Twenty prints of the mark.

1. A simply signed power of attorney in French (not legalized).
2. The number and date of the initial registration.
3. A list of the goods covered by the initial registration and the classes pertaining thereto.
4. Twenty prints o the mark.
5. Evidence of use. A questionnaire or a declaration of use answered by the applicant together with copies of invoices evidencing that the supply of goods is sufficient.
6. Samples of the mark as used on or as applies to the goods.

General Information:

Classification : International; multi-class filing.

Claiming priority under Paris Convention: yes.

Registrable: Trademarks, collective marks, service marks.

Time from filing to registration :  18-36 months.

Registration Duration :  10 years from filing date.

Renewal Duration : 10 years.

Publication : After application, in the Official Bulletin.  

Opposition Period :  Within 6 months after publication of the application.

Use : Non-use for 5 years following application makes the registration vulnerable to cancellation.

Renewal Application: Within 12 months before expiry.