Trademark registration in Gambia, trademark search in Gambia: national trademark registration, trademark registration with ARIPO

• Trademark Search in Gambia
  
  Trademark search conducted by our patent attorneys will secure a successful trademark registration and a better trademark protection.
• Trademark Registration & Trademark Certificate in Gambia
  
  Trademark registration done by our trade mark attorneys will help you obtain the best trademark protection. Our trade mark attorneys will register your national trademarks, WIPO - international trademarks and CTM - european trademarks.
• Trademark Renewal in Gambia
  
  Trademark renewal in due time is essential for preservation of the trademark protection.
• Trademark Certificate (when requested separately) in Gambia
  
  Trademark certificate proofs trademark ownership.
• Appeal Against a Final Refusal in Gambia
  
  Appeal against a final refusal

Trademark Registration in Gambia: Requirements and Procedure

Trademark registration requirements in Gambia:

- Power of attorney, simply signed.
- Design of the trademark in JPEG format in case of a graphical trademark (not required for word mark).
- The detaliation of goods and/or services for witch the trademark will be registered or the classes in case they are known.
- Details of the trademark owner (name, address, registration number).
- Invoicing details (name, address, fiscal number, registration number).
- Information related to the previously filed trademarks, in order to benefit of the priority date, if it is the case. In case that priority is claimed, the certified copy of corresponding UK registration certificate in case of cotton goods that fall in classes 23, 24 and 25.

Trademark registration procedure in Gambia:

The opposition period is within 3 months following publication. The registration procedure lasts 6 months. The protection lasts 14 years from the filing date.

Other trademark procedures in Gambia:

Trademark renewal in Gambia: The trademark renewal may be done within 2 – 4 months before expiry. For the trademark renewal we need the power of attorney simply signed, renewal the protection lasts 14 years.
Trademark changes in Gambia: For changing the name or the address we need the power of attorney simply signed, the certificate of change of name, with verified English translation, and the original certificate of registration for endorsement.
Trademark assignment in Gambia: For the trademark assignment we need the power of attorney simply signed, and an trademark assignment deed or other instrument of title, with verified English translation..
Trademark use in Gambia: Non-use for 5 years following registration makes the registration vulnerable to cancellation; it is possible to file an intent-to-use application in Gambia.

You may download our Power of Attorney here. However, it would be advisable to send us the details related to your name and address so that we will fill the form for you, for your convenience.

OTHER SERVICES:

1. Market watch for national, international and community trademarks that are registered in this country.
2. Translation services.
3. Valuation services and notoriety studies.

Trademark legislation of Gambia

You may request our services by sending to us a mail to office@intellektus.com.