Cape Verde
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| TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
| Classification | International, Nice 10th Edition Multi-class Goods and services can be registered |
| Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
| Renewal | 10 years from the date of registration and every 10 years thereafter |
| Proof of use | 5 years from the date of registration and every 10 years thereafter |
| PATENT INFORMATION | |
| Types of Patent | Substantive applications with or without priority claim; PCT national phase applications (with effect from 6th July 2022) |
| Priority | Convention priority may be claimed |
| Duration | Patents are granted for a term of 20 years from the filing date |
| Annuities | Annuities are payable annually from the date of filing |
| DESIGN INFORMATION | |
| Priority | Convention priority may be claimed |
| Duration | Design registrations have an initial term of 5 years from the filing date, extensible for four further 5-year terms up to a total of 25 years |
| Renewal | Renewal fees are payable every 5 years from the filing date |
Thu, 21/04/2022 - 07:41
On 6 April 2022, Cape Verde deposited its instrument of accession to the PCT, thus becoming the 156th Contracting State of the PCT. This country will become bound by the PCT with effect from 6 July 2022, such that any international application filed on or after that date will automatically include the designation of Cape Verde.
Thu, 08/06/2006 - 09:00
According to information recently received, it is now possible to deposit Trade Mark Applications with the Cape Verde Authorities, despite the fact that there is no actual Intellectual Property Law Legislation in place.We have been advised that the authorities are accepting applications on the basis of the Portuguese Industrial Property Law of 1940. The Decree-Law No. 7/2003 of 7 April 2003 has not yet been approved and implemented but, according to our sources, this is currently underway.