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Trademarks

Trademarks: Safeguarding Your Brand, Empowering Your Success

Your brand is your identity, a powerful asset that sets you apart in today’s competitive marketplace. At SN ANKU IP Firm, we understand the value of protecting this uniqueness. Our Trademarks Division is dedicated to ensuring that your brand enjoys comprehensive, effective protection across Africa’s diverse legal landscape.

We assist businesses of all sizes—from startups to multinational corporations—in navigating the complexities of trademark registration, enforcement, and management. Whether securing a trademark in a single jurisdiction or protecting your brand across multiple countries, our team is equipped with the expertise to deliver tailored solutions.

Our Services Include:

  • Trademark Registration and Prosecution: Searching and clearance advice, filing applications, responding to official actions, publication, and issuing registration certificates.
  • Maintenance and Recordals: Handling renewals, changes of ownership, assignments, licenses, deeds of security, and hypothecation.
  • Dispute Resolution: Managing trademark oppositions, infringements, passing off, ambush marketing, company name objections, domain name disputes, and unfair competition matters.
  • Strategic Brand Protection: Conducting IP audits, due diligence, and aligning trademarks with your business objectives.

Africa’s legal frameworks for trademarks are diverse and intricate, requiring close attention to procedural and jurisdictional details. With in-depth knowledge of ARIPO, OAPI, and national systems, our team ensures seamless trademark protection across the continent.

At SN ANKU IP Firm, we don’t just protect trademarks—we empower brands to thrive. Let us safeguard your identity so you can focus on achieving success in a global marketplace.