End-to-End Trademark Registration in Cape Verde

Stress-free trademark filing service in Cape Verde: we draft, file, and track your trademark application. No guesswork, no bureaucratic hurdles, just clear protection with one dedicated consultant and transparent pricing.

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Start Your Trademark Registration in Cape Verde

Share your brand details to sart the trademark registration process in Cape Verde. A dedicated agent will guide you from start to finish.

FromUS$ 1160

All fees included

DIY vs. Professional Trademark Registration in Cape Verde

Filing yourself in Cape Verde can work in simple cases. For anything more complex, professional help can save time, budget, and headaches.

Do-It-Yourself Trademark Filing in Cape Verde

You must understand all forms, legal terms, and office guidelines on your own.
Choosing classes and wording goods/services incorrectly can cause delays, refusals, or weak protection.
If objections arrive, you have to read, interpret, and respond by yourself under strict deadlines.
You alone monitor status, deadlines, and correspondence, and you start from scratch each time you move into a new country.
Initial fees may look cheaper, but refilings, fixing mistakes, and hiring mandatory local agents can quickly increase the real cost.

Professional Trademark Registration in Cape Verde

We handle the legal and procedural details for you, reducing the risk of avoidable refusals and office actions.
Our team helps you select the right classes, draft goods/services correctly, and address use requirements from the start.
We review examiner reports, explain their impact in plain language, and prepare or coordinate strong responses on your behalf.
Your dedicated contact tracks every deadline and status update and coordinates trusted local counsel in each country.
You benefit from clear, upfront pricing and a global network of local partners, so you don’t have to search for or manage foreign attorneys yourself.

Why do brand owners prefer us?

Straightforward hassle free services. We strive to make it easy.

Expert Agents

An IP consultant will be assigned to you, through whom you will be able to request all your IP services

Worldwide Services

Regardless of the amount of countries you need assistance in, we will be able to cover it. We work in over 180 jurisdictions

No Hidden Charges

All prices are clear and without hidden costs. We have competitive and straightforward pricing

Free Consultation

Our team is standing by to clarify any questions you may have regarding trademarks and IP in any country of the world

Frequently Asked Questions

Why and How Should I register a Trademark in Cape Verde?

In Cape Verde, trademark protection is based on the “first to file” principle. This means that, as a general rule, only the party who registers first is recognized as the owner of the trademark. Unregistered marks are protected only in very exceptional situations.

To secure rights, avoid disputes over ownership, and enforce your brand against infringers, it is highly advisable to register your trademark in Cape Verde.

You can obtain protection in two ways:

National route – by filing directly with the Institute of Intellectual Property of Cabo Verde.
Regional route via ARIPO – Cape Verde is a member of the African Regional Industrial Property Organization (ARIPO) and a party to the Banjul Protocol. Registration through ARIPO grants protection and recognition in the following countries: Botswana, Cape Verde, the Gambia, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Eswatini, Uganda, Tanzania (mainland) and Zimbabwe. For more information please visit our page on trademark services in ARIPO.

If you register a combined trademark (words + logo) in Cape Verde, your exclusive right covers only the exact configuration as filed. If you intend to use and protect the word element and the logo separately, it is recommended to file additional applications for each element on its own.

How Much Does it Cost to Register a Trademark in Cape Verde?

The cost to register a trademark in Cape Verde is US$ 1160 for the first class, plus US$ 680 for each additional class. This fee includes both the official government filing costs and iGERENT’s professional service fees.

In Cape Verde, a final registration fee of US$ 640 applies for the first class and US$ 440 for each additional class. This payment will only be due in case of successful registration.

When you register your trademark with iGERENT, our team handles everything for you: from preparing and filing your application to tracking progress and updating you at every step.

You’ll benefit from:

A dedicated trademark consultant to guide you throughout the process
Complete management of forms, filings, and communications with the trademark office
Transparent pricing, with no hidden costs or surprise add-ons

With iGERENT, your trademark registration in Cape Verde is simple, secure, and fully compliant.

What Documents are Required for Trademark Registration in Cape Verde?

To register a trademark in Cape Verde, you must provide an original power of attorney – signed, notarized, and legalized before the consulate of Cape Verde.

This document authorizes the local representative to act on your behalf before the Cape Verdean authorities (or ARIPO, if using the regional route).

How Long Does it Take to Register a Trademark in Cape Verde?

The average time for a straightforward trademark registration in Cape Verde is around 13 months.

This is an estimated timeframe based on current practice and may vary depending on:

Administrative workload at the office or ARIPO.
Any formal or substantive objections raised.
Whether oppositions are filed by third parties after publication.

What Happens after the Trademark Registration Process in Cape Verde is Completed?

Once your trademark is registered in Cape Verde:

It enjoys protection for ten (10) years from the registration date.
It can be renewed indefinitely for successive periods of 10 years, as long as you file the renewal in time (or within the grace period).
Renewal can still be requested within a six (6)-month grace period after expiration, subject to late renewal fees.

Additionally, for trademarks registered in Cape Verde, declarations of intent to use must be filed every five (5) years. Failing that, trademarks become vulnerable to cancellation actions, and will not be enforceable against third parties.

If you registered through ARIPO, your Cape Verde protection forms part of a broader multi-country registration, and the overall rights will extend to the other designated Banjul Protocol member states as well.

Can I Oppose Someone Else’s Trademark Application in Cape Verde?

Yes. If a third party tries to register a mark that includes a primary or distinctive part of your trademark for similar goods or services, you may oppose their application on the basis of confusing similarity.

Opposition actions must be filed within ninety (90) days from the date the application is published in the Official Gazette.
The likelihood of success depends on the specific circumstances, including how similar the marks and goods/services are and the strength of your prior rights.

Is Trademark Use Required to Maintain Registration in Cape Verde?

Use is not required in order to obtain registration in Cape Verde; you can file and secure a registration even if the mark has not yet been used.

However, after registration:

If the trademark is not used for more than five (5) consecutive years, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions based on non-use brought by third parties.
In addition, declarations of intent to use must be filed every five (5) years. If no declaration is filed, the mark becomes vulnerable to cancellation and cannot be enforced against infringers.

In practice, to maintain strong rights, you should both use your trademark and comply with the five-year declarations.

Why Should I Trust iGERENT's Trademark Registration Service in Cape Verde?

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in Cape Verde means working with a team that values transparency, reliability, and practical results.

We provide clear quotes that include both official fees and our professional fees, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
We’ve managed trademark filings and portfolios for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established international brands.
We keep you in the loop with regular status updates, not just at filing, but all the way to registration.

Don’t just take our word for it, see why businesses trust iGERENT as the best trademark registration service.