Trademark registration in Gambia is handled by the Registrar General’s Office, typically on a single-class basis. Rights extend exclusively to the goods or services indicated in each class.
Applicants must file a clear depiction of the trademark and settle official fees.
A substantive examination ensures that the trademark has sufficient distinctiveness and does not conflict with previously registered trademarks.
Registrations are valid for 10 years from the date of filing, renewable for additional 10-year terms.
Applicants must provide accurate details about their identity (name, address) and the goods or services under one class per application.
ARIPO membership grants an optional regional avenue, allowing applicants to seek protection for Gambia and other ARIPO member states through a single filing procedure.
Once registered, a trademark confers exclusive rights and can be enforced locally if unauthorized use is discovered.