Cape Verde: Design

IGQPI also oversees industrial design registrations in Cape Verde. These registrations safeguard the novel visual or aesthetic aspects of products.

A design is generally protected for an initial term of five years, renewable twice for a total of 25 years. Applicants must provide precise representations of the design and complete information to facilitate the exam.

• Formal drawings are required.

• Renewals enable longer protection periods.

Owners of registered designs may initiate enforcement actions in Cape Verde if their protected design is used without permission.