Angola: Trademark

Trademark protection in Angola is granted by the Angolan Institute of Industrial Property through a single-class filing system. Each application covers one class of goods or services.

• A clear reproduction of the trademark and payment of official fees are required.
• Substantive exam is conducted to verify eligibility criteria.
• The registration remains valid for 10 years from the date of registration and is renewable for additional 10-year periods.
• Applicants must furnish accurate details (name, address, and goods or services specification) in the relevant single class.

In case of conflicts or objections, the application may be refused, but once registered, the trademark owner has exclusive rights enforceable under Angolan law.