Mozambique

The recent unexpected publication of new official fees in Mozambique, effective from 26 February 2024, has taken local associates by surprise, with substantial increases. Unexpected changes to Mozambique’s official fees New official fees in Mozambique are unexpectedly set to come into effect on 26 February 2024. The announcement of these changes was made through an […]

The Mozambican Trade Mark Registry recently issued a ruling in favour of Whirlpool Properties Inc. (“the Opponent”) in an opposition matter relating to the registration of the trade mark WESTPOOL logo (reflected below) in class 11, filed by Mozambique Commercial LDA (“the Applicant”). The Applicant is based in Manica, a market town in Mozambique, where […]

On 13 July 2023, Mozambique’s Minister of Foreign Affairs deposited the instrument of accession, signifying Mozambique’s accession to the Vienna Agreement Establishing an International Classification of the Figurative Elements of Marks (“the Vienna Agreement”).  The Vienna Agreement will enter into force in the Republic of Mozambique on 13 October 2023. The Vienna Agreement, adopted in […]

On 7 July 2023, Adams & Adams’ flagship office in Mozambique celebrated its 15-year anniversary as a member of the Adams & Adams Africa Network (AAAN). The network currently stands at 23 Associate Offices across Africa and includes offices in the headquarter countries of the OAPI and ARIPO regional organisations, Cameroon, and Zimbabwe respectively. The […]

The Mozambique Industrial Property Institute (IPI) recently appointed Ms Sheila Canda as the new Director General. Ms Canda replaces the recently retired Mr. Meque who held the position of Director General since 2013. Ms Canda, who has a masters degree in Intellectual Property, is the first woman to be appointed to the role of Director […]

On 29 June 2022, the Assembly of the Republic approved the new Copyright Law of Mozambique, Law 9/2022. The new law came into force on 26 September 2022. The new Copyright Act is aimed at promoting and safeguarding the protection of literary, artistic and scientific works.  The scope of  works eligible for protection has been expanded […]

On 29 June 2022, the Assembly of the Republic approved the new Copyright Law of Mozambique, Law 9/2022. The new law will come into force on 26 September 2022. The new Copyright Act is aimed at promoting and safeguarding copyright and related rights, under the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic. In addition to […]

Tommy Flange The Mozambique Trade Mark Registry has found in favour of Tommy Hilfiger Licensing B.V (the “Opponent”), on 23 January 2020, in an opposition against the registration of the trade mark TOMMY FLANGE, in class 25 filed by Hudsun (the “Applicant”). The Applicant is an entity that operates as a clothing store based in […]