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Under the Bangui Agreement, a trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing goods or services of one enterprise from another in the OAPI (Organisation Africaine de la Propriété Intellectuelle) member states. It includes words, logos, names, or combinations thereof. The agreement facilitates the registration process for trademarks, offering protection across all OAPI countries. Amendments to the agreement have introduced new types of trademarks, such as certification marks, and streamlined filing processes, providing a more modern and inclusive framework for intellectual property rights in Africa.
