Benin: Trademark

Trademarks in Benin are acquired through OAPI, where a single-class filing system typically applies. Rights obtained through OAPI extend to Benin:

• A clear representation of the trademark.
• Substantive exam is conducted to ensure distinctiveness requirements are met.
• Validity lasts for 10 years from the filing date, potentially renewable for further 10-year periods.
• Applicants must furnish precise details: name, address, and an indication of the goods or services sought under one class per application.

Once registered through OAPI, the trademark is enforceable within Benin, with available legal remedies against infringement.