Madagascar Trademark Renewal

Trademarks in Madagascar are valid for 10 years from the date of application and can be renewed indefinitely for additional 10-year periods.

• Renewal window: 1 year before the expiration date
• Grace period: 6 months after the expiration date
• Late fee per trademark during grace period

• Notarized Power of Attorney
• Renewal application form
• Payment of renewal fees, plus late fee if applicable

Renewals are published in the Official Gazette of Industrial Property.

• After the grace period, a trademark is considered lapsed
• Restoration may be allowed if the applicant justifies the delay, but acceptance is at OMAPI discretion and depends on availability of the trademark

• OMAPI sends a warning letter during the grace period, but there is no automatic cancellation notification
• Trademark owners should proactively monitor deadlines and update ownership or agent information

Avoid these common errors:

• Missing the grace period
• Assuming restoration is guaranteed
• Not notarizing the Power of Attorney

You have a 6-month grace period with an extra fee. After that, the trademark lapses and may be re-registered by a third party.

Possibly. Restoration may be granted if a justified request is submitted, but it can be denied if the mark has already been claimed by another party.

No. Use is not required for renewal in Madagascar.

Notify OMAPI to keep your records current and compliant.