End-to-End Trademark Registration in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The cost to register a trademark in Democratic Republic of the Congo is US$ 1200 for the first class, plus US$ - for each additional class. This fee includes both the official government filing costs and iGERENT’s professional service fees.

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo is simple, secure, and fully compliant.

To register a trademark in the DRC, you must provide an original signed power of attorney document.

This authorizes a local representative to act on your behalf before the Directorate of Industrial Property.

The average trademark registration process in the DRC takes around 6 months for straightforward applications.

This is an estimated timeframe based on current practice and may vary considerably depending on the complexity of the case or administrative delays.

Once registered, a trademark in the DRC is valid for ten (10) years from the application date.

It can be renewed indefinitely for additional ten-year periods. If the trademark is not renewed before its expiration, there is a grace period of six (6) months after expiration during which late renewal is still possible, subject to payment of a late renewal fee.

If you would like the figurative or design elements of your mark to be taken into account in a Trademark Search Report for the DRC, you should contact us directly so we can confirm whether this service is available in this jurisdiction. Fees and delivery times may vary.

If a third party attempts to register or use a trademark for similar goods or services that includes a primary or distinctive part of your mark, you have the right to take action against the registration based on confusing similarity.

These actions may only be brought within a certain period of time after the conflicting mark is filed or registered. The specific deadlines and chances of success will depend on the circumstances and applicable local rules.

A trademark does not have to be in use in order to be registered in the DRC.

However, after registration, if the mark is not used for more than three (3) years, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions based on lack of use brought by third parties.

Maintaining at least some genuine commercial use of the mark is therefore important to preserve your rights.

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in Democratic Republic of the Congo 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.