Trademark Filing & Registration
Fast, secure registration of your trademark at national, regional (OAPI) and international (WIPO) levels.
- In-depth prior-art search
- Filing with authorities (OAPI/WIPO)
- End-to-end case tracking
BPC AFRICA · Brand-protection consulting, Abidjan
Protect your brands. Strengthen your future in Africa.
Registration, monitoring and enforcement of your intellectual-property rights across the OAPI region and beyond.
BPC AFRICA · Brand-protection consulting, Abidjan
Every counterfeit costs your brand. And your customers.
Product authentication and action with customs and authorities: we stop copies before they reach the shelves.
BPC AFRICA · Brand-protection consulting, Abidjan
Your brand is being watched online. By us, first.
Marketplaces, social media, domain names: we detect fake accounts, illicit sales and phishing that use your name.
Our mission: safeguard your brand’s integrity, from filing to the shelf.
BPC AFRICA, the guardian of your brands
BPC AFRICA (Brand Protection Consulting Africa) helps companies protect their brands, their reputation and their intellectual property. Our purpose: make every brand a secure asset, and fight counterfeiting relentlessly, because it threatens businesses and consumer safety alike.
Startup, SME or large group: we bring a rigorous method, modern monitoring tools and a detailed knowledge of OAPI procedures and of market realities in West Africa.
Protect
Filing, renewal and securing of your trademarks, patents and copyrights.
Monitor
Watching physical and online markets to spot infringements early.
Enforce
Action against counterfeiters, with authorities, customs and platforms.
Integrated expertise
Our Areas of Expertise
4 pillars to protect, enhance and defend your brand in Africa
At BPC AFRICA, our expertise is organized around four complementary areas covering every aspect of intellectual-property protection. From legal protection to crisis management, we secure and enhance the value of your brand.
Legal and Intellectual Property Protection
Your intellectual property is your greatest business asset. BPC AFRICA secures your trademarks, copyrights and patents through complete and transparent protection. We help you register, monitor and defend your rights against infringement.
What we do
- Secure and enforce trademarks, copyrights and patents
- Monitor infringements and take legal action when required
- Manage domain names and prevent cybersquatting
Key services
Trademark registrationCopyright and patent protectionDomain name managementInfringement monitoringLegal cease-and-desistLegal actionInternational standards compliance
Digital and Online Brand Monitoring
Are your products counterfeited on Aliexpress? Is your brand impersonated on social media? Are customers receiving phishing emails? Our 24/7 monitoring detects these threats in real time and we act immediately to protect your brand and customers.
What we do
- Monitor online marketplaces for counterfeit products
- Track brand mentions across social media and websites
- Identify phishing and brand impersonation attempts
Key services
Online marketplace monitoringSocial media trackingReal-time alertsPhishing and impersonation detectionPlatform reportsImpersonated account recoveryMonthly report
Anti-Counterfeiting Measures
Counterfeits deprive brands of revenue and create health risks for customers. We implement authentication technologies—3D holograms, QR codes and RFID—and work with authorities to stop counterfeit goods as they enter the market.
What we do
- Implement holograms, QR codes and RFID tags
- Work with law enforcement and customs to stop counterfeit goods
Key services
Authentication technologiesProduct authentication auditTraceability implementationTeam trainingLaw enforcement cooperationRaids and seizuresLegal proceedings
Reputation Management
A crisis can destroy in 24 hours what took years to build. Our team manages your online reputation, engages customers on social media, monitors sentiment and responds rapidly to threats. We protect your commercial image and market share.
What we do
- Deploy proactive strategies against bad publicity and misinformation
- Engage customers while monitoring sentiment
- Plan crisis management and respond rapidly to threats
Key services
Reputation auditPositive presence strategySocial media customer engagementNegative review management24/7 customer sentiment monitoringCrisis planningRapid crisis communicationPost-crisis recovery
Services
Our Complete Brand-Protection Services
From registration to defense, we cover all your intellectual-property needs.
Trademark Audit & Diagnostic
Complete analysis of your trademark portfolio: identifying risks, gaps and expansion opportunities.
- Portfolio mapping
- Risk identification
- Protection-gap analysis
Defense & Litigation
Active protection against counterfeiting, usurpation and fraudulent use of your marks. Full legal support.
- Cease-and-desist letters
- Reporting to authorities
- Infringement actions
IP Strategy Consulting
Development of an intellectual-property strategy tailored to your sector and growth objectives.
- IP roadmap
- Market prioritization
- Asset valuation
Training & Awareness
Workshops and training to raise your team’s awareness of IP issues and best practices.
- Tailored workshops
- African case studies
- Learning materials
Administrative Assistance
Full management of your trademark portfolio: renewals, amendments and maintenance of your rights.
- Deadline tracking
- Renewals
- Amendments & assignments
24/7 Digital Monitoring & Intelligence
Round-the-clock brand monitoring across every online channel. Automated detection of counterfeits, impersonation and fake reviews, with rapid intervention.
- Online marketplace monitoring
- Social media monitoring
- Real-time alerts
Product Authentication Solutions
Deploy 3D holograms, QR codes or RFID tags to secure your products and enable verification within seconds.
- Product authentication audit
- Solution design
- Technology implementation
Crisis Management & Reputation
Protect against reputational crises with 24/7 intervention: assessment, strategy, communication, intensive monitoring and recovery.
- Immediate assessment
- Crisis strategy
- Rapid communication
All our services adapt to your budget and specific needs.
Our method, from audit to monitoring
A clear four-step approach, tailored to your markets and your budget.
- 1
Assessment
Audit of your trademarks, logos, domain names and distribution channels to measure your exposure.
- 2
Strategy
A prioritised protection plan: countries, classes, filings, anti-counterfeiting measures.
- 3
Protection
OAPI and international filings, product authentication, training for your teams.
- 4
Monitoring
Continuous watch, alerts and fast action as soon as an infringement is detected.
News watch
Intellectual property, counterfeiting, OAPI: the latest news spotted by our monitoring robot.
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Blog
Resources & Insights
News, guides and advice on intellectual property.
Advice7 min read
The 5 mistakes to avoid when filing a trademark in Africa
You think filing a trademark is easy? Think again. Here are the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
15 August 2026Read article
Guides9 min read
Complete guide: trademark protection for tech startups
From checklist to budget, everything a startup needs to know to protect its brand before a fundraising round.
10 August 2026Read article
Defense6 min read
Online counterfeiting: how to defend yourself effectively
Marketplaces, social media, fraudulent sites: counterfeiting channels are multiplying. Here are concrete actions.
5 August 2026Read article
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