Appearance Protection
Prevent third parties from exploiting the visual aspect of your creations. An exclusive right to the shape, patterns or ornaments of your products.
Designs and Models
Protect your Visual Creations
Secure the unique appearance of your products. A registered design grants you exclusive rights to the aesthetic aspect of your creation.
5-year renewable protection with OAPI, for any ornamental or aesthetic creation — whether a pattern, shape, color or combination.
Fact Sheet
Design or Model at a Glance
Renewable 5-year protection Appearance OAPI Creation Originality
A design or model is an industrial property title that protects the appearance of a product. It can include ornamental features such as shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation. To be valid, the design must be new and have individual character (originality). Protection is granted for 5 years, renewable up to 25 years.
Perfect for
Artisans, designers and manufacturers wishing to protect the visual identity of their products against counterfeiting and stand out in the market.
Benefits
Why protect your creations?
Key benefits of filing designs and models for your business.
Creative Value
Monetize your creations through licenses or rights assignments. A portfolio of designs strengthens your intangible assets.
Competitive Edge
Stand out in the market with protected creations. A decisive asset against competition in the design and craft sectors.
Required Documents
Required Documents
Prepare these documents before filing your application.
Graphic Representation
Drawing, photograph or 3D render of the model in multiple views
Design Description
Descriptive report specifying the characteristics of the model
Title of Ownership
Proof of filing right (craftsman card, RCCM extract, etc.)
OAPI Form
Official design or model filing form duly completed
Process
Protect your creation in 3 steps
Complete support, from filing to registration with OAPI.
1
Filing the Application
Submit your complete file with graphic representations and model description to OAPI.
2
Validity Examination
OAPI verifies the formal compliance of the file and ensures novelty and individual character.
3
Registration
Your design or model is recorded in the OAPI register and published in BOPI. Receive your registration certificate.
Pricing
Designs and Models Packages
Packs adapted to every need, from essential to premium.
Starter
From
100,000 FCFA
+ OAPI fees
- Simple OAPI filing
- Graphic representation
- Email support
Top Choice
Standard
From
250,000 FCFA
+ OAPI fees
- All Starter included
- Validation by IP advisor
- Online OAPI filing
- Online case tracking
Premium
From
Custom quote
+ OAPI fees
- All Standard included
- 30-day support
- Personalized assistance
- Dedicated advisor
Ready to protect your creations?
File your design or model now. Our team supports you through every step of the OAPI procedure.
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