Classification

The International Classification of Goods and Services (Nice Classification) is applied. A multi-class registration system is applicable.

Convention priority

Cape Verde is a member of the Paris Convention. An applicant for a trade mark who has applied for the same trade mark in another Paris Convention member country, is entitled to a priority right. This accords them the same effective date as the first filed application, provided the Cape Verde application is filed within six months of such earlier filing date.

A certified copy of the priority document with a sworn Portuguese translation is to be filed in order to claim the benefit of the priority date at the time of application.

Examination/procedure

An application is examined on formal and substantive grounds. If the mark is found to be registrable, it is published in the Official Bulletin.

Opposition

Opposition may be filed within two months following publication in the Official Bulletin. A one-month extension of the opposition term is possible with further potential extensions allowed at the discretion of the Registry.

Duration and renewal

A trade mark registration is effective for an initial period of 10 years from the date of registration and is renewable for similar periods subject to payment of the prescribed fee.

A declaration of intention (DIU) to use the mark must be filed every five years from the date of registration. The DUI requirement is waived in renewal years.

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