End-to-End Trademark Registration in Madagascar

In Madagascar, trademark registration is mandatory to obtain rights over a mark because it is a “first-to-file” jurisdiction. Only in very exceptional situations can an unregistered mark be protected, so relying on use alone is risky.

To secure protection, trademark applications must be filed before the **Malagasy Industrial Property Office (OMAPI).
If you register a combined trademark (word + logo), your exclusive rights cover the mark exactly as filed. If you want to use and protect the word element separately from the logo (or the logo separately from the word), you should plan on filing separate trademark applications for those elements.

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

• Original Power of Attorney, signed and notarized.
• 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 to complete a straightforward trademark application in Madagascar is around 10 months. This is an approximate timeframe and can be longer if the office raises objections or if other complications arise.

Once your trademark is registered in Madagascar:

• It is valid for 10 years from the application date.
• It can be renewed indefinitely in further periods of ten years each.
• Renewal can be requested during the six (6)-month grace period after the expiration date, subject to payment of a late renewal fee.

After registration, your exclusive rights are tied to the exact configuration of the mark as filed, especially for combined marks.

In Madagascar, opposition against a trademark application is not available as a pre-registration procedure.

However, if a third party manages to register a trademark that includes a primary or distinctive part of your mark for similar goods or services, you can file cancellation actions (post-registration oppositions) based on your prior rights. The chances of success will depend on the specific circumstances and evidence in each case.

A trademark does not need to be in use to be registered, but use becomes important after registration.
If the mark is not used for more than three (3) years after registration, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions based on non-use. Using the mark in the market helps keep the registration safe from this type of attack.

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

When you instruct iGERENT to handle your trademark application in Madagascar, 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 Madagascar 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 Madagascar 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 Madagascar 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.

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