This is the name under which a commercial, industrial, craft, agricultural, or any other economic activity is known and operated. It serves as an identifying and designating element for the merchant, or more generally, the professional and their business.
Protection procedure
To protect your trade name, you must follow the protection procedure, starting with a registration application to the OAPI or one of its National Liaison Structures (NLS) present in each of the 17 member states. You also have the option of submitting this application electronically . All registration applications must be accompanied by proof of payment of the required fee . Before submitting any application to register the trade name, it is recommended that you conduct a prior art search .
