End-to-End Trademark Registration in Rwanda

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

Quick Turnaround

Experts agents

Transparent prices

Start Your Trademark Registration in Rwanda

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

FromUS$ 820

All fees included

DIY vs. Professional Trademark Registration in Rwanda

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

Do-It-Yourself Trademark Filing in Rwanda

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 Rwanda

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 Rwanda?

In Rwanda, trademark registration is mandatory to obtain exclusive rights because it is a “first-to-file” jurisdiction. In practice this means that whoever files first normally gets the better rights, regardless of who used the mark earlier (with only very limited exceptions for unregistered or well-known marks).

To register your trademark in Rwanda, you must file an application with the trademark section of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), either directly or through a local representative. Rwanda is also a member of the Madrid Protocol, so you can extend an existing International Registration to Rwanda via the Madrid System if that suits your filing strategy.

How Much Does it Cost to Register a Trademark in Rwanda?

The cost to register a trademark in Rwanda is US$ 820 for the first class, plus US$ 620 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 Rwanda is simple, secure, and fully compliant.

What Documents are Required for Trademark Registration in Rwanda?

To register a trademark in Rwanda you need an original notarized power of attorney (POA):

it must be the original document,
it must be signed by the applicant or authorized person, and
it must be notarized. This POA authorizes the local agent to act on your behalf before the RDB trademark office.

How Long Does it Take to Register a Trademark in Rwanda?

The average time to register a straightforward trademark application in Rwanda is around 12 months. This is an estimated processing time based on current practice and may vary significantly if there are office objections or oppositions from third parties.

What Happens after the Trademark Registration Process in Rwanda is Completed?

After your trademark is successfully registered in Rwanda:

it is valid for 10 years from the application date,
it can be renewed indefinitely for further periods of 10 years each, and
if you miss the renewal deadline, there is a grace period of 10 months after expiration during which you can still renew upon payment of late renewal fees. Once registered, you enjoy the exclusive right to use the trademark in Rwanda for the goods and services covered, and you can rely on the registration to enforce your rights against infringers.

Can I Oppose Someone Else’s Trademark Application in Rwanda?

Yes. If a third party files a trademark that is confusingly similar to yours for similar goods or services, you can oppose the application:

opposition actions must be filed within 60 days from the publication of the application in the trademarks journal,
the chances of success will depend on the similarity of the marks, overlap of goods/services, and strength of your earlier rights.

Is Trademark Use Required to Maintain Registration in Rwanda?

Use of the trademark is not required to obtain registration, but it is important to maintain it:

if the trademark is not used for more than 3 consecutive years after registration, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions for non-use filed by third parties. To keep your registration safe, the mark should be used in Rwanda in connection with the registered goods and/or services.

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

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in Rwanda 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.