BURUNDI - RENEWAL OF TRADE MARKS

The Burundi IP Law came in to force on 28 July 2009, and all trade marks registered before the enactment of the law were set to be renewed by 28 July 2019. The Burundi Industrial Property Office (BIPO) has now issued a notice setting a new deadline for the renewal of trade marks registered prior to 28 July 2009.  A Notice dated 27 February 2023 has been issued by BIPO and this extends the deadline for the renewal to 01 January 2025 for all trade marks which were registered prior to 28 July 2009. Read our full article for further details.