Trademark applications in Sierra Leone typically follow a single-class approach when filed directly with the national office. ARIPO’s Banjul Protocol offers a regional route for multi-jurisdiction coverage.
A clear reproduction of the trademark and payment of official fees are required.
Substantive examination determines distinctiveness and checks for any conflict with existing marks.
Registrations remain valid for 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed in 10-year increments.
Applicants must accurately provide personal and contact details, alongside a description of goods or services in one class;
When registration is complete, trademark owners gain exclusive rights to use the mark in Sierra Leone, with the ability to challenge unauthorized usage through national courts.