Application success rate at ARIPO: 5-year trend
ARIPO has maintained a moderately strong trademark application success rate over the past five years, averaging 70.69%. The success rate has fluctuated yearly, with a notable dip in 2023 to 61.36%. Find out more about how this trademark office compares globally in our full report on trademark success rates worldwide.
Applications filed in | Registered | Filed | Success rate |
|---|---|---|---|
2019 | 262 | 377 | 69.50% |
2020 | 244 | 315 | 77.46% |
2021 | 335 | 455 | 73.63% |
2022 | 459 | 599 | 76.63% |
2023 | 432 | 704 | 61.36% |
Total (average) | 1,732 | 2,450 | 70.69% |
ARIPO member countries
ARIPO serves 20 member states across Africa, including Botswana, Eswatini, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. This regional office facilitates trademark protection across these countries through a single application process.
How to maximize your chances of registration success through ARIPO
Despite a relatively high success rate of 70.69%, registering a trademark through ARIPO requires some preparation and understanding of ARIPO procedures. To improve your likelihood of approval, it’s recommended to begin with a comprehensive trademark search to identify any potential conflicts. Ensure that your mark is distinctive and not merely descriptive, and clearly define the goods and services associated with your application.
Working with a qualified trademark lawyer is one of the most effective ways to increase your chances. A trademark lawyer can help navigate the complexities of the ARIPO process, respond effectively to Office Actions, and build a solid filing strategy from the start.
If you are currently preparing to submit your first trademark application, we’ve put together a detailed guide on how to strengthen your chances of success, with multiple pieces of advice directly from our trademark lawyers with years of experience. You can also take advantage of Trama’s free lawyer’s check to receive expert feedback on your trademark and guidance on the best steps forward.
