Gambia

The Registrar General’s Department within the Ministry of Justice in The Gambia is the competent administration for industrial property rights, including patents, trademarks, and industrial designs. The Industrial Property Office, headed by the Registrar General, is responsible for the registration and management of these rights. The Gambia is a member of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ensuring that its intellectual property rights protection aligns with international standards.