OAPI UNION (African Intellectual Property Organization) is a system that allows trademark and patent registration processes to be managed through a single office for many African countries.
Through this system, trademark registration and protection can be secured in the OAPI UNION member countries with a single application.
Advantages of OAPI UNION Trademark Registration
✅ Trademark registration is available in all OAPI UNION member countries with a single application.
✅ Processes are simplified using a single language.
✅ Payments are made in a single currency.
✅ Transactions such as transfers and name changes can be completed with a single application.
If you're looking to enter the African market or protect your brand in the region, the OAPI UNION system is the most efficient solution.
OAPI UNION Member Countries
The OAPI UNION system provides trademark protection in 17 African countries:
✔ Benin
✔ Burkina Faso
✔ Central African Republic
✔ Cameroon
✔ Chad
✔ Congo
✔ Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire)
✔ Equatorial Guinea
✔ Gabon
✔ Guinea
✔ Guinea-Bissau
✔ Mali
✔ Mauritania
✔ Niger
✔ Senegal
✔ Togo
✔ Comoros
Registering your trademark in these countries allows you to expand your business and brand internationally!
Trademark Registration with Başalan Patent
Başalan Patent, with 30 years of experience and ISO 9001:2008 Quality Certification, offers expert consultancy for OAPI UNION trademark registration, patent applications, and international intellectual property rights.