Step 01
Send your instructions
The brand, the applicant, the goods and services (Nice classes) and any priority claim.
Angola, our core market
Trademarks in Angola, for IP agents.
Extensive know-how of Angolan trademark legislation, and a mandated lawyer in Angola to file and follow your client's applications at the IAPI.
At a glance
- Authority
- IAPI, Instituto Angolano da Propriedade Industrial
- Filing route
- National application only. Angola is not in the Madrid System, OAPI or ARIPO
- Representation
- Mandated lawyer in Angola, provided by Arvel IP
- Registration term
- 10 years, renewable for 10-year periods
Why a local correspondent
Protection in Angola starts with a national filing.
Angola is not a member of the Madrid System, OAPI or ARIPO, so foreign applicants cannot designate it through those systems. Protection is obtained through a national application with the IAPI.
Applications must be filed through a lawyer mandated in Angola. Arvel IP provides that representation, so you can offer your client a single point of contact for Angola.
Who this is for
- IP agents and law firms. You act for a client who needs a trademark protected in Angola.
- Firms in Europe and the Americas. Portugal, Brazil, the EU, the UK and the US.
- Firms in Southern Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Where your client's business reaches Portuguese-speaking Africa.
What we handle
A focused service for Angolan applications.
- Trademark applications at the IAPI, filed through our mandated lawyer in Angola
- Follow-up of each application until registration
- A clear checklist of the documents and formalities required from your client
- Guidance for foreign applicants on Angolan requirements
Need something else in Angola, such as renewals or recordals? Ask us and we will confirm what we can handle.
How we work with you
Three steps, from instructions to registration.
Step 02
We confirm the requirements
We send you the document checklist and a quote before filing. Official fees are charged in addition, as set out in our terms.
Step 03
We file and follow up
Our mandated lawyer files at the IAPI and we report back to you as the application moves through the process.
The process
The stages of an Angolan trademark application.
Timings vary. We keep you informed at each stage.
Stage 01
Filing
The application is filed at the IAPI through the mandated lawyer.
Stage 02
Examination
The IAPI examines the application.
Stage 03
Publication
The application appears in the Industrial Property Bulletin, with a period for third-party opposition.
Stage 04
Registration
The mark is granted and the registration certificate is issued.
Documents
What your client will typically provide.
Requirements and deadlines can change, for example the deadline for the power of attorney after filing. We confirm the current checklist for each filing.
- Power of attorney, with the signature notarised and legalised
- Certified Portuguese translation of foreign documents
- Proof of the applicant's activity, such as a certificate of incorporation
- Priority document, if a priority is claimed
- Representation of the mark and the list of goods and services in Nice classes
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from IP agents.
Can I designate Angola through the Madrid System?
Not at present. Angola is not a member of the Madrid System, so a national application with the IAPI is needed.
Do I need a lawyer in Angola?
Yes. Applications must be filed through a lawyer mandated in Angola. Arvel IP provides this service.
How long does a registration last?
10 years, renewable for successive 10-year periods.
How is the work priced?
We quote per filing before we start. Official fees are charged in addition.
Do you work with agents outside Europe?
Yes. Agents in Southern Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the Americas and Europe are welcome to contact us.
The information on this page is general and does not replace advice on a specific case. Requirements, fees and deadlines are confirmed for each filing.
Contact
Tell us about your client's brand.
Send the mark, the applicant's country and the classes. We reply with the requirements and a quote.
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