Angola
Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this jurisdiction, assisting clients in the registration, renewal, recordal and enforcement of their IP rights.
Trade Mark Information
Types of Trade Mark
Substantive, with or without priority claims.
Classification
Single class; Nice Classification;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
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.
International Arrangements
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 advisable 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.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable annually, on each anniversary of the effective filing date.
Design Information
Types of Design
Substantive with or without priority claims.
International Arrangements
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 advisable 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
Both annual fees and quinquennial renewal fees are payable during the lifetime of a registered design. Due dates are calculated from the local filing date.
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