Mauritania
Trademark Registration in Mauritania - Protect Your Brand Nationwide
Mauritania is a member state of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI). Trademark protection in Mauritania is obtained through the centralized OAPI system, under which a single trademark registration automatically extends protection to all OAPI member states, including Mauritania.
Introduction
Mauritania is a West African country and a member of OAPI. Businesses seeking trademark protection in Mauritania must file through the OAPI regional system rather than a separate national trademark office. A single OAPI filing provides unitary protection across all OAPI member countries.
Why Trademark Registration in Mauritania Is Important for Brand Protection?
Exclusive Rights: Grants you exclusive legal ownership and control over your trademark for the registered goods/services throughout Mauritania.
Legal Enforcement: Enables you to take action against infringement, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use through the Industrial Property Office and relevant courts in Mauritania.
Nationwide Protection: Secures trademark protection across the entire territory of Mauritania.
Regional Protection Advantage: Mauritania is a member of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), allowing trademark protection across all OAPI member states through a single application.
Trademark Registration Procedure in Mauritania
Here is the step-by-step process followed for trademark registration in Mauritania.
Filing
Trademark applications are filed before OAPI designating all OAPI member states, including Mauritania, together with applicant details, trademark representation, and specification of goods/services
Examination
OAPI conducts formal and substantive examination to determine compliance with the Bangui Agreement and registrability requirements.
Publication
Accepted applications are published in the OAPI Official Bulletin for opposition purposes.
Opposition
Any interested party may file an opposition within six (6) months from the publication date of the trademark application.
Registration
If no opposition is filed, or if opposition proceedings are resolved in favour of the applicant, the trademark proceeds to registration with protection extending to all OAPI member states including Mauritania.
Governing Law
Trademark protection in Mauritania is governed by the Bangui Agreement establishing OAPI. The competent authority for trademark registration is OAPI, headquartered in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Trademark Services Available in Mauritania
Attorney-Assisted Search
In-depth legal search for potential conflicts in Mauritania.
Trademark Registration Services
Complete filing and application management for Mauritanian trademarks.
Trademark Renewal Services
Hassle-free renewals to maintain your Mauritania trademark protection.
Watch & Monitoring Services
Continuous monitoring of Mauritanian trademarks to identify potential conflicts.
Ownership Transfer / Assignment
Efficient handling of trademark ownership transfers in Mauritania.
Licensing & Franchising Support
Expert guidance to license or expand your Mauritanian brand.
Documents for Filing
Trademark details and logo (if applicable)
Description of goods/services
Name and address of Applicant
Power of Attorney
Fees are indicative and subject to change. Contact us for the latest details.
**Last updated on: March 17, 2026
Timeline
The OAPI trademark registration process in Mauritania typically takes approximately 6 to 12 months from filing to registration for a straightforward application (assuming no office actions or oppositions).
Validity & Renewal
Trademarks registered through OAPI are valid for 10 years from the filing date and are renewable indefinitely for successive 10-year periods.
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