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Law firm in Madagascar since 2007 | Specialist in the Protection and Management of Industrial Property Rights (patents, trademarks, industrial designs) | Industrial Property Agent | Industrial Property Engineer

" Any discover or new invention is the property of its author, to whom the law guarantees full and complete enjoyment'."...
22/05/2026

" Any discover or new invention is the property of its author, to whom the law guarantees full and complete enjoyment'." Jean de Boufflers

ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR BUSINESSES IN MADAGASCAR: PROTECTING YOUR REPUTATION ON SOCIAL MEDIAYour digital reputation is a cru...
20/05/2026

ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR BUSINESSES IN MADAGASCAR: PROTECTING YOUR REPUTATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Your digital reputation is a crucial factor for growth or vulnerability. Social media amplifies your visibility but also exposes your brand to risks such as impersonation, misuse, or even counterfeiting.

🫡 Whether you are a start-up or a growing company in Madagascar, here’s how to effectively safeguard your online presence:

1️⃣ Prioritize securing your trademark rights
Before launching any digital strategy, ensure your trademark, logo, and slogan are registered with
OMAPI (Malagasy Industrial Property Office).
βœ… Legal protection is the fundamental basis to enforce your rights in case of violations online,
including trademark infringement and online unfair competition.

2️⃣ Implement active monitoring and rapid response
Use digital monitoring tools to track mentions and uses of your trademark across social platforms.
βœ… In case of infringement (counterfeiting, identity theft, phishing, etc.), act immediately: report offending content or accounts to platform administrators, issue takedown notices, and if necessary, initiate appropriate legal proceedings.

3️⃣ Ensure consistency and protection across platforms
Reserve and harmonize your identity (handle/username) across all major social networks, even those you are not currently using.
βœ… This strategy protects your intangible assets against cybersquatting and builds consumer confidence through a consistent online presence.

πŸ“© Need personalized support? Contact us:
πŸ“ž (261) 34 82 817 77
πŸ“§ [email protected]
🌐 https://lexmercat.com


PROTECTING INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS🌍 While international partnerships are key to global ...
18/05/2026

PROTECTING INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

🌍 While international partnerships are key to global expansion, they present unique risks to industrial property. Learn how to safeguard your patents, trademarks, and designs within the framework of your global collaborations, particularly in Madagascar.

πŸ“© Our firm can guide you every step of the way. Don't hesitate to contact us!

πŸ“ž (261) 34 82 817 77
πŸ“§ [email protected]
🌐 https://lexmercat.com








"Intellectual property is the oil of the 21st century."β€” Mark Getty
15/05/2026

"Intellectual property is the oil of the 21st century."

β€” Mark Getty

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ARE LIKE A GOOD CUP OF COFFEE β˜•βœ… Much like a quality cup of coffee that fuels productivity th...
13/05/2026

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ARE LIKE A GOOD CUP OF COFFEE β˜•

βœ… Much like a quality cup of coffee that fuels productivity throughout the day, industrial property rights often go unnoticed, until the moment we truly need them to stay productive ✊ Owning and protecting these rights ensures your innovations are not only recognized but fully leveraged for sustainable growth.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Protecting your creations means investing in the longetivity of your business.

πŸ“© Need help ? Don't hesitate to contact us

πŸ“ž (261) 34 82 817 77
πŸ“§ [email protected]
🌐 https://lexmercat.com

That day your logo went viral… but not because of you 🫒🎽 Picture this: your logo on T-shirts, mugs, tote bags… But you e...
12/05/2026

That day your logo went viral… but not because of you 🫒

🎽 Picture this: your logo on T-shirts, mugs, tote bags… But you earn nothing.

🀷 Why?
Because you never protected it.

πŸ’¬ Lesson: Fame is good. Legal protection is better.

LEGAL GLOSSARY_WHAT IS AN EXCLUSIVE RIGHT IN INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY ?πŸ§‘β€βš–οΈ In the field of industrial property, registering ...
11/05/2026

LEGAL GLOSSARY_WHAT IS AN EXCLUSIVE RIGHT IN INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY ?

πŸ§‘β€βš–οΈ In the field of industrial property, registering a trademark, tradename, patent or design grants the holder what is legally defined as an exclusive right.

But what does this actually imply? πŸ€”
An exclusive right provides the legal authority to be the sole entity entitled to exploit a protected creation and to prevent any third party from using it without prior authorization. This right enables you to initiate legal proceedings against infringement, to negociate licensing, assignment or partnership agreements, and to strengthen your company's value.

πŸ’‘ To protect is to hold. To hold is to have power to act.

Looking to protect your creations or develop a sound industrial property strategy in Madagascar ? Our firm can guide you, from registration to active enforcement of your rights.

πŸ“© Get in touch with us
πŸ“ž (261) 34 82 817 77
πŸ“§ [email protected]
🌐 https://lexmercat.com

β€œPerseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.” Walter Elliot
08/05/2026

β€œPerseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.”

Walter Elliot

IF YOUR INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY COULD SPEAK...πŸ‘‘ Trademark : "I'm your identity. Without me, you risk blending into crowd. Re...
07/05/2026

IF YOUR INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY COULD SPEAK...

πŸ‘‘ Trademark : "I'm your identity. Without me, you risk blending into crowd. Register me and let me stand out where it matters."

🧠 Patent: " I represent your innovation. After all your effort, don't leave me vulnerable. Protect me and I'll protect your competitive edge."

🎨 Design: "I'm what catches the eye. A proper registration ensures I'm recognized and respected for the uniqueness I bring."

πŸ“ IP portfolio: "I'm your strategic vault. The more you invest in me, the more valuable I become. Rest assured, I never misplace your assets."

πŸ“ Industrial property isn't just a legal formality, it's a business strategy.
At our firm in Madagascar, we help businesses protect and grow their industrial property assets.

Get in touch with us πŸ“©
πŸ“ž (261) 34 82 817 77
πŸ“§ [email protected]
🌐 https://lexmercat.com

DID YOU KNOW ?INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY IS A STRATEGIC LEVER OF POWERIndustrial property serves to safeguard innovation, valor...
06/05/2026

DID YOU KNOW ?
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY IS A STRATEGIC LEVER OF POWER

Industrial property serves to safeguard innovation, valorize intangible assets and drive economic competitiveness. However, such power carries a corresponding duty: to uphold and preserve the public interest.

➑️ In sensitive fields such as health, the environment and biotechnology, exclusivity must be exercised with a strong ethical framework.
Industrial property protection should not hinder equity, but rather operate within a system that balances innovation, fairness and social responsability.

πŸ“ The future of industrial property lies in aligning performance with the pursuit of the common good.

At LEX MERCAT, we support businesses, researchers and institutions in building legal strategies that protect innovation while respecting ethical and societal values in Madagascar.

πŸ“© Contact us to explore how industrial property can serve both your ambitions and the public interest.
πŸ“ž (261) 34 82 817 77
πŸ“§ [email protected]
🌐 https://lexmercat.com

PLEDGING INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS : A real security interestPledging allows a debtor to use Industrial Property rights...
05/05/2026

PLEDGING INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS : A real security interest

Pledging allows a debtor to use Industrial Property rights as collateral for loan, without transferring ownership. In the event of default, the creditor may seize or liquidate the pledged right to recover the outstanding debt. This mechanism offers a promising avenue for financing innovation and unlocking the value of intangible assets, provided that it is properly regulated and promoted among financial and business stakeholders.

πŸ“Implementation requirements :
πŸ‘‰ A written agreement between the creditor and the holder of industrial property right
πŸ‘‰ Mandatory registration with the relevant authority ( OMAPI in Madagascar) to make the pledge enforceable against third parties
πŸ‘‰ The pledged right must be valid and in force, an expired patents or cancelled trademarks are not eligible for pledging.

πŸ“© Need a guidance on how leverage your industrial property for growth in Madagascar ? Please contact us
πŸ“ž (261) 34 82 817 77
πŸ“§ [email protected]
🌐 https://lexmercat.com

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Lot 2 D 4 Antanetibe-Ilafy
Antananarivo
103

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:00

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