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47 questions
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Do I have to pay anything in advance?
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AfricanLaw requires that payments be made in advance prior to a lawyer commencing your work. However, special arrangements can be made for existing clients with separate service agreements. In the event t...
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Can I search and hire a lawyer then pay him/her outside the AfricanLaw platform?
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All work with Lawyers found through us must be paid through our platform. There are benefits that are associated with hiring and paying lawyers through our platform, these include quality assurance and security of your p...
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Can I arrange a payment plan for the settlement of an AfricanLaw invoice?
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If you are unable to pay an invoice in full, please first discuss the payment timeline with us. Some invoices can be broken down into stages of your work and can be paid as such. For such arrangements, please email us on...
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Can I monitor the status of my matters and deadlines?
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Matter statuses and deadlines can be monitored through the matter timeline on your user dashboard. The timeline shows current statuses of your matters, deadlines for particular actions, etc. You will also receive notific...
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What classification system does ARIPO use for trademark filing?
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ARIPO uses a multi-class filing system. However, some of the AfricanLaw member states do not use the multi-class system. You will need to ask a lawyer to get expert guidance on the effectiveness and enforceability o...
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What is the legislation that governs ARIPO trademarks?
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The Banjul Protocol on Marks of 19 November 1993.
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Is online searching available for ARIPO trademarks?
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The ARIPO Office maintains an online database. However, the database is not available for non-official searching.
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What are the opposition procedures for ARIPO trademarks?
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The ARIPO trademark opposition is possible within three months from publication. You will have to file several oppositions in the countries where a potential registration will affect your rights. You can ask a lawyer to...
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Can an ARIPO trademark be canceled for non-use?
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Yes, cancellation actions must be lodged with the national IP office of the relevant member state.
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How can I enforce my ARIPO trademark?
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Enforcement actions must be lodged with the authorities of the member state where the infringement occurs. You can ask a lawyer to get expert guidance.
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