Your trade name is your business identity — is it protected across all OAPI countries?

Under the revised Annex III of the Bangui Agreement, trade names now enjoy clear, enforceable legal protection.

What this means for you:

You can prevent others from using a confusingly similar business name.

You gain regional recognition across all 17 OAPI states with a single registration.

You build legal credibility for investors, partners, and customers.

Many business owners confuse trade name registration with trademark protection — but they’re not the same!

At Bejuka Elebe IP SARL, we help you secure both for full coverage of your brand.

Message us today to ensure your trade name is protected before someone else claims it.