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Registration of trademark in Cape Verde

Registration of trademark in Cape Verde is a complex process, since there is a language barrier, and detailed examination of the jurisdiction of this country is necessary. We recommend contacting our lawyers, and they undertake the duty of full legal support of the process, as well as collection and preparation of documents for sending them to the expert commission.

Cape Verde is not party to regional copyright protection systems, so only one type of registration is possible there, and it is national procedure.

Requirements for trademark in Cape Verde

1. Trademark should necessarily have an expression in a graphic form. The logo can have any geometric form and be supplemented by sound fragments.
2. The emblem may contain signs, symbols, figures, etc., including the names of the cities. It is prohibited to use immoral details and calls for criminal or extremist activity.
3. It is inadmissible to copy previously registered logos. The representative office of Cape Verde conducts formal verification of trademark for similarity with other local trademarks.

What is the process of registering a brand name in Cape Verde

The client should contact our company. Personal visit to the office is not necessary, because applications are accepted in online chat, by phone or by mail. Our lawyer will contact you to clarify the details of the matter, explain the peculiarities of filling out the application for registration of trademark.

He will need to provide the power of attorney which will enable the specialist to continue collecting the documentation by himself. In addition, a copy of your passport will also be needed.

The lawyer begins to fulfill his duties with the compilation of the package of documents. Individuals and companies apply to us, thus publication of exact and final list of documents is impossible.

The list depends not only on the category of the client, but also on many other factors. Individuals provide a minimum of certificates and statements, but in accordance with the legislation of Cape Verde, trademark should be used, that is, the client should establish its own company in the territory of the country. You can establish business using our services.

After collecting the package of documents, the lawyer verifies them, as well as translates into the official language of Cape Verde (Portuguese).

It can take not more than one year from the moment of sending the documentation up to obtaining permission for the trademark, but more often the process takes less time. The period of validity of the trademark is 10 years.