Mali
The Republic of Mali is a landlocked country bordering Senegal, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire, Mauritania and Niger.
General information
- Capital: Bamako
- Population: 10.4 million
- Area: 1 120 000 km2
- Languages: French - official language, Arabic, Bambara
- Exports: Cotton; livestock; gold
- Imports: Machinery and equipment; construction materials; petroleum; foodstuffs; textiles
- Currency: CFA Franc
Trademarks
Member of OAPI- International Conventions:
- WIPO, WTO, Paris Union, Berne Union
- Marking of Goods:
Notice of registration by use of the legend ‘Marque Déposée’ optional.
In general all goods should be marked with country of origin.
Cigarettes must bear on each box and package, just below the brand mark, ‘Vente en republique du Mali’. Matches should be marked ‘Vente au Mali’.
Patents
- General:
Patent protection is obtainable only via OAPI.
The firm practises directly in several Southern African countries and through long-established associates in others.
