Mauritania: Trademark

In Mauritania, trademark protection is secured through OAPI, which uses a single-class filing system:

• Applicants submit a reproduction of the trademark and pay the official fees.

• A substantive exam checks distinctiveness and potential conflicts with earlier rights.

• Trademark registrations last for 10 years from the filing date, with renewals in subsequent 10-year increments.

• The applicant’s details (name, address) and identification of goods or services in one class are required.

Once registered, trademarks are valid across all OAPI member states, including Mauritania. Enforcement actions can be initiated locally if infringements occur