Intergovernmental organizations, such as WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) and EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office), allow applicants to register trademarks in multiple jurisdictions with a single application. African Regional Intellectual Property Organization or ARIPO is a similar body that registers and protects brand names and marks in over 20 countries in Africa. This accelerates the registration process, and helps applicants save registration and maintenance costs.
This article is a detailed study of ARIPO and delves into its advantages as well as the registration process. Before getting into the ARIPO trademark and its process, let us understand what trademark registration is and why it is crucial. Read more