Angola Trademark Renewal
Whether you initially registered with us or not, we can assist you in renewing and extending protection for your trademark in Angola.
Whether you initially registered with us or not, we can assist you in renewing and extending protection for your trademark in Angola.
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In Angola, trademarks are registered with the Angolan Institute of Industrial Property (IAPI) and must be renewed every 10 years to maintain protection.
Failure to renew on time results in cancellation, but Angolan law provides an opportunity for revalidation under specific conditions.
A trademark registration in Angola is valid for ten (10) years from the registration date. It can be renewed indefinitely for additional 10-year periods
The renewal process must be completed within the following timeframes:
To renew a trademark with IAPI Angola, the following must be submitted:
Unlike some jurisdictions, notarization and consular legalization are mandatory for renewal documents
If a trademark was not renewed within the grace period, the owner may still revalidate it under special conditions:
To avoid renewal issues, trademark owners should ensure their registration details are correct, including:
Trademark owners should avoid these common errors:
By avoiding these mistakes, trademark owners can ensure their brand remains protected under Angolan trademark law.
If you miss the renewal deadline, you can still renew within a four-month grace period by paying an additional late renewal fee of approximately EUR 15. If you fail to renew within this period, the trademark will lapse, but revalidation may be possible.
Yes, revalidation is possible if a request is filed within one year of the end of the protection period. However, the owner must provide valid reasons for failing to renew on time.
No, Angola does not require proof of use for trademark renewal.
Trademark renewal can be requested one (1) month before its expiration date.
Yes, if a trademark lapses and is not revalidated within one year, it may be registered by a third party.