Trademark applications in Mozambique are filed with the Instituto da Propriedade Industrial. The country follows a single-class application system, meaning each application must cover only one class of goods or services. If protection is sought in multiple classes, separate applications must be filed for each class.
Applicants must submit a clear reproduction of the trademark and pay the required fees.
Substantive examination ensures distinctive character and checks for conflicts with prior trademarks.
Registrations remain valid for 10 years from the filing date, renewable in successive 10-year periods.
A Declaration of Intention to Use (DIU) must be filed within five years from the registration date. Failure to submit the DIU may result in the cancellation of the registration for non-use.
Applicants must accurately provide their name, address, and the appropriate classes of goods or services.
As a member of ARIPO under the Banjul Protocol, Mozambique also allows trademark applicants to seek broader regional protection via ARIPO filings.
Upon successful registration, owners can enforce their trademark rights within Mozambique through administrative or judicial proceedings if infringement arises.