Benin

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The Republic of Benin (formerly the People’s Republic of Benin) is an independent state in West Africa. It is bordered in the north by Burkina Faso and Niger, in the east by Nigeria, in the south by the Gulf of Guinea, and to the west by Togo

General Information

  • Capital: Porto Novo
  • Population: 6.3 million
  • Area: 112 620 km2
  • Languages: French - official language
  • Exports: Crude oil; cotton; palm products; cocoa
  • Imports: Petroleum products; intermediate goods; capital goods; light consumer goods
  • Currency: CFA Franc

Trade Marks

Member of OAPI.

International Conventions

WIPO, WTO, Paris Union, Nice Agreement, Berne Union, Hague Union.

Marking of Goods

Notice of registration by use of the legend ‘Marque Déposeé’ optional. All goods should in general be marked with country of origin. All merchandise which originates in one country and transits another country before entering Benin must bear markings identifying the true country of origin.

Patents

General

Patent protection is obtainable only via OAPI.