Trademark registration Cape Verde
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What are the costs of a trademark registration in Cape Verde?
The costs of trademark registration in Cape Verde depend on the number of Nice classes that are relevant to the trademark. Most marks need 1 to 3 classes, but it is possible to get protection in all of classes 1 through 45 of the Nice classification.
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How do you get a trademark registration in Cape Verde?
To secure your trademark and apply, you need to be at the Institute of Intellectual Property in Cape Verde. Certain matters are important for registration. For example, you must ensure that you hand over a copy of your trademark that looks exactly the same as the original. So take into account the colors or certain shapes, but also any three-dimensional aspects.
You must also share information about your company, such as a deed of incorporation or an extract from the Trade Register. This must include all contact details and which goods or services you trade under your brand name. In most cases, this cannot be deduced from the brand name itself.
If you want to market goods or services in Cape Verde, it is worth registering your trademark in this country. If you fail to do so, you run the risk of another company or individual registering the name or otherwise misusing your exclusive brand. In Cape Verde the rule is ‘first come, first served’. The first person to register a brand name also has the exclusive right to use it. It is also allowed to trade in Cape Verde without registering your brand name, but then you take risks that you can easily avoid. After all, you do not want your brand and offer to be copied at the expense of your turnover.
Why apply for a trademark in Cape Verde?
Building brand awareness and a strong brand with which you distinguish yourself from the rest does not happen overnight. It would be a shame if you throw all that work away, while with a registration you simply prove that you are the rightful owner. That way, you make sure you don’t run into any issues about alleged third-party ownership in the future. In addition, you significantly reduce the chance that someone else will offer the same goods or services under a name that resembles your brand name. So avoid missing out on sales without knowing it by having your brand registered.
Why a trademark search is recommended
It is best to do a trademark search first before submitting an application to register your trademark. With a trademark search, you actively look for other existing brands in Cape Verde that show similarities with your brand name. That way you can be sure that you will not encounter any nasty surprises when you register your trademark, and you will also get an impression of the protection you can expect when you start trading in Cape Verde.
Which official government agency in Cape Verde should you register your trademark with?
To secure your trademark and apply, you need to be at the Institute of Intellectual Property in Cape Verde. Certain matters are important for registration. For example, you must ensure that you hand over a copy of your trademark that looks exactly the same as the original. So take into account the colors or certain shapes, but also any three-dimensional aspects.
You must also share information about your company, such as a deed of incorporation or an extract from the Trade Register. This must include all contact details and which goods or services you trade under your trade-mark.
What is the validity period of a trademark and when do you have to renew it?
The validity of the registration of your trademark has a duration of 10 years. This period starts when the application is submitted and can be extended by another 10 years each time. Make sure you have arranged the application for an extension before the end date, if you wish. If you still want to arrange an extension after the end date, you still have 6 months to do so. You will pay a compensation for the delay.
Incidentally, it is of course not mandatory to actively trade in Cape Verde if you want to register your trademark, but if you do not do anything for more than 5 years, this can certainly affect your protection. So stay somewhat active with your brand, even if this is minimal. And if you are still actively trading and you are registered, make sure you submit a statement of intent every 5 years. If you do not do this, you also run the risk that the protection of your brand will expire and third parties can abuse this.
Register Combined Marks
It is of course possible that your trademark does not consist of an image or text, but of a combination of different external facets. So you need to know what you submit with your application, and what exactly is protected. In Cape Verde, only the combination you submit is actually protected. For example, if you want to have part of your trademark protected, you must apply for this separately.
If you do not do this, other parties can make use of this without any problems, and therefore also abuse it. At the moment that this happens, you can submit an objection. But this is only useful when there is a confusing resemblance. That is, the goods or services a company or individual offers bear close resemblance to your merchandise. However, you never know whether an objection has a chance of success, because every situation is different. So err on the side of caution when it comes to protecting your brand name.
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