Togo: Trademark

Trademark applications covering Togo are filed through OAPI under a single-class filing system:

• Applicants must provide a clear depiction of the trademark and pay the prescribed fees.
• Examination confirms the trademark’s distinctiveness and checks for potential conflicts with existing registrations.
• Trademark registrations are valid for 10 years from the filing date, renewable for further 10-year periods.
• Applicants need to give accurate details (name, address) and indicate the goods or services in one class.

Once registered under OAPI, the trademark is enforceable in Togo, enabling rights holders to pursue legal or administrative measures against infringement.