Mozambique Trademark Renewal

A trademark in Mozambique is valid for 10 years from the application date and may be renewed indefinitely for subsequent 10-year periods.

• Standard renewal window: Begins 6 months before expiration
• Grace period: 6 months after the expiration date
• Late renewal fee
• After grace period: Trademark automatically lapses

• Notarised Power of Attorney
• Trademark number and class information
• Payment of:
• Standard renewal fee
• 50% surcharge if renewal is late

Renewals are published in the Official Bulletin of Mozambique.

• A trademark may be restored within 1 year from publication of cancellation
• Restoration fee: Three times the standard renewal fee
• After this period, the mark can be re-registered by any third party

• Cancellations are published but no direct notice is sent to the owner or agent
• Always monitor deadlines and update representation if needed

Avoid these issues:

• Missing the 6-month grace period
• Failing to notarize the Power of Attorney
• Not acting promptly during the 1-year restoration window

You can renew during the 6-month grace period with a 50% surcharge. After that, the trademark lapses but may still be restored within 1 year with a significantly higher fee.

Yes. Restoration is allowed within 1 year, but you must pay three times the renewal fee.

No. Use is not required to maintain or renew a trademark in Mozambique.

Inform IPI immediately to ensure that records are up to date and accurate.