Trademarks in Mozambique, for IP agents.
We support IP agents and law firms with trademark filings at the IPI in Mozambique, by national application or through the Madrid Protocol.
- Authority
- IPI, Instituto da Propriedade Industrial (Maputo)
- Filing routes
- National application or Madrid Protocol
- Registration term
- 10 years, renewable
Choosing the route
Mozambique has joined the Madrid Protocol, so an international registration can designate it. A national application with the IPI is the alternative. The better route depends on how many countries your client is targeting.
The IPI periodically publishes a bulletin of the trademark applications filed, which makes it possible to watch for similar applications from third parties.
- National trademark applications at the IPI
- Follow-up of each application until registration
- Guidance on the requirements for foreign applicants
- Advice on the national route or the Madrid Protocol
Separate applications per class may be required, and obligations after registration, such as declarations of use, may apply. We confirm the requirements for each case.
Common questions from IP agents.
Should we file nationally or through the Madrid Protocol?
It depends on how many countries your client wants to cover. For a single country, the national application is usually direct. For several, the international route can be more practical.
Are separate applications needed for each class?
In Mozambique, separate applications per class of goods and services may be required. We confirm how this applies to each filing.
How long does a registration last?
10 years, with the possibility of renewal.
The information on this page is general and does not replace advice on a specific case.
Send us your client's Mozambique filing.
Send the mark, the applicant's country and the classes. We reply with the requirements and a quote.