Mali

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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

Trade Marks

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.