End-to-End Trademark Registration in Ethiopia

Trademark protection in Ethiopia is obtained by **filing an application with the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Office (EIPO). Registration is strongly recommended because it:

• Confirms your exclusive rights over the sign for the goods/services claimed.
• Provides a clear basis to act against infringers and conflicting later filings.
• Puts your trademark on the official register and in the trademarks journal, making your rights visible to third parties.

To register, a local representative files a trademark application with EIPO, indicating the owner’s details, the mark (word/logo/combined) and the list of goods/services (note that the standard price covers up to 10 items per class; additional items may incur extra costs). The Office examines the application, publishes it for opposition, and, if no serious objections arise, proceeds to registration and issues the certificate.

If you register a **combined trademark (word + logo), your exclusive right is limited to that exact configuration. If you wish to use and protect the word element and the logo independently, it is advisable to file separate applications (one word mark and one figurative mark).

To register a trademark in Ethiopia, you will generally need:

• Original Power of Attorney, signed, notarized, and legalized before the Consulate of Ethiopia.
• The name or logo you want to register
• The applicant’s details

Your iGERENT consultant will confirm the exact requirements for your case and guide you through each step.

The average time for a straightforward application to proceed to registration in Ethiopia is around 18 months.

This is an estimated timeframe based on current practice and may vary depending on examination workload, objections, or oppositions.

Once your trademark is registered in Ethiopia:

• It is valid for 10 years from the application date.
• It can be renewed indefinitely, in successive 7-year periods.

As long as renewals are filed on time, your registration can remain in force without limit.

Yes.

Interested third parties may file opposition actions against a trademark application within 60 days following its publication in the trademarks journal.

The chances of success will depend on factors such as:

• The similarity between the marks.
• The similarity of the goods/services.
• The overall risk of confusion and the specific facts of the case.

Yes, for maintaining the registration:

• A trademark does not need to be in use in order to be filed or registered.
• However, if a registered trademark is not used for more than three (3) years after registration, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions based on non-use.

To keep the registration safe, the mark should be used on a commercial scale in connection with the goods/services registered.

No. We do not provide standalone address for service services in Ethiopia

When you instruct iGERENT to handle your trademark application in Ethiopia, the address for service requirement is automatically covered as part of our full service. We work with qualified local trademark attorneys who act as your official representative before the relevant Trademark Office, including compliance with all local representation and address for service requirements.

We do not offer address for service services separately for applicants who wish to file directly on their own in jurisdictions where self-filing may be technically permitted. Our services are designed to ensure that applications are properly filed, examined, and managed by experienced local professionals.

If you would like assistance with your trademark registration in Ethiopia or any other country, feel free to contact us here and we will be happy to guide you through the process. We offer services worldwide.

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

Trusted by 12,000+ businesses and with over 25,000 trademarks handled since 2014, we simplify trademark registration in Ethiopia through one dedicated specialist coordinating local attorneys worldwide.

• 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.