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TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
Classification | International, Nice 8th Edition Single class Goods and services can be registered |
Priority | Although Angola acceded to the Paris Convention in 2007, no express provision has yet been made in Angolan law to implement Convention priority. Nevertheless, it is advised to claim priority as the Angolan Registry appears to accept priority claims |
Renewal | 10 years from the application date, and every 10 years thereafter There is a 12 month grace period available upon payment of a late fine, the cost of which increases after the first 4 months of the grace period |
Use provisions | Non-use of a trade mark for a period of "years" from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties. The number of years is not mentioned in the law, evidently due to a printing error, and it remains to be seen how the authorities will interpret the law in this regard |
PATENT INFORMATION | |
Types of Patent | Substantive with or without priority claims PCT national phase, although the law in Angola has not yet been amended to provide for such applications and therefore there remains an element of doubt as to their enforceability |
Priority | Although Angola acceded to the Paris Convention in 2007, no express provision has yet been made in Angolan law to implement Convention priority. Nevertheless, it is advised to claim priority as the Angolan Registry appears to accept priority claims |
Duration | Patents are granted for a term of 15 years from the effective date of filing, although once the new law is implemented, the duration for PCT national phase applications will extend to 20 years |
Annuities | Renewal fees are payable annually, on each anniversary of the effective filing date |
DESIGN INFORMATION | |
Priority | Although Angola acceded to the Paris Convention in 2007, no express provision has yet been made in Angolan law to implement Convention priority. Nevertheless, it is advised to claim priority as the Angolan Registry appears to accept the same |
Duration | Designs are registered for an initial term of 5 years from the filing date, which term is extensible for two further periods of 5 years each |
Renewal | Renewal fees are payable annually, on each anniversary of the filing date |