Niger: Trademark

OAPI manages trademark registration for Niger, typically on a single-class basis:

• Applicants file a trademark representation and pay applicable fees.
• A substantive exam checks for distinctiveness and conflicts with prior registrations.
• Once approved, the trademark remains valid for 10 years from the filing date, renewable in 10-year increments thereafter.
• Applicants must furnish accurate details (name, address) and specify the goods or services under one class.

Registered trademarks confer exclusive rights in Niger and other OAPI countries, with local enforcement options available when infringing use surfaces.