São Tomé and Príncipe: Trademark

Trademarks in São Tomé and Príncipe are filed under a multi-class application system, meaning a single application can cover multiple classes of goods or services.

• Applicants must submit a clear representation of the trademark and settle the appropriate fees.

• A substantive exam is conducted to ensure the trademark meets distinctiveness criteria and does not clash with earlier rights.

• Registrations are valid for 10 years from the filing date, renewable for further 10-year periods.

• Applicant details (name, address) and a description of goods and services must be accurately provided.

Once granted, a trademark confers exclusive rights in São Tomé and Príncipe, with legal recourse available should unauthorized usage be identified.