In case of use of a mark in Burundi by a fair competitor or in any other specific circumstance which, in the opinion of the court or that of the Industrial Property Director, justifies such a solution, the court or Industrial Property Director may authorize the registration of marks which are identical or which closely resemble each other for the same goods or services or for the description of goods or services by several owners, subject to any conditions or limitations which the court or the Industrial Property Director, as the case may be, may impose if it/he deems it appropriate.

In the event that several applicants request registration as owners of marks which are identical or which closely resemble each other for goods or services which are identical, similar or related or for the description of goods or services, the Director may reject the registration until their rights have been determined by the court.