End-to-End Trademark Registration in Samoa

In Samoa, you only obtain full rights over a trademark by registering it, because it is a “first to file” jurisdiction. Unregistered trademarks are protected only in very exceptional situations, so relying on use alone is risky.
To secure protection, you should **file a trademark application before the Registries of Companies and Intellectual Property Division (RCIP), usually through a local representative who will prepare the application, respond to official actions and follow the file until registration.

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

• Original Power of Attorney, signed. No notarization or legalization required.
• 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 trademark registration process in Samoa usually takes around 12 months in straightforward cases. This is an estimated timeframe and may vary considerably depending on the workload of the office, possible objections from the examiner, or oppositions from third parties.

Once your trademark is successfully registered in Samoa:

• it is valid for 10 years from the application date, and
• it can be renewed indefinitely for further 10-year periods.

You may request renewal:

• up to 12 months before the expiration date, and
• during a 12-month grace period after expiration, subject to payment of late renewal fees.

After registration, you hold the exclusive right to use the mark as registered in Samoa for the goods/services covered and can rely on this registration to take action against infringers.

Yes. If a third party applies for a trademark that is identical or confusingly similar to yours for related goods or services, you may oppose the application based on likelihood of confusion.
Opposition actions can be filed by interested third parties within 3 months following the publication of the application in the trademarks journal. The chances of success will depend on the circumstances of each case and the strength of the evidence.

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

• if the mark is not used for a continuous period of 3 years after registration, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions for non-use filed by third parties.

To preserve your rights, the trademark should be genuinely used in the marketplace in connection with the goods or services for which it is registered.

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

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