Trade Marks - Mozambique

International Arrangements:
Paris Union, Madrid Union (Agreement and Protocol), TRIPS.

Categories of Trade Marks:
There are provisions for the registration of SERVICE MARKS, CERTIFICATION MARKS and
COLLECTIVE MARKS.
There are no provisions for the registration of DEFENSIVE MARKS or SERIES MARKS.
Classification:
The International Classification of goods and services applies.
A separate application is required for each class of goods and/or services.

Documents required:
A.   New Applications

• Power of Attorney, notarised, incorporating a Portuguese translation.
• 10 prints, except for word marks in ordinary type.
• Priority document (if applicable), with a verified Portuguese translation.

B.   Renewals

• Power of Attorney notarised, incorporating a Portuguese translation.
• In addition to 10 yearly renewals it is also necessary to file a DIU (Declaration of Use) every five (5) years.
• The DIU itself is the only document needed.

C.   Assignments/Mergers

• Power of Attorney, notarised, incorporating a Portuguese translation.
• Deed of Assignment or other instrument of title, notarised with a verified Portuguese translation.

D.   Change of Name

• Power of Attorney, notarised, incorporating a Portuguese translation.
• Certificate of Change of Name, notarised with a verified Portuguese translation.

E.   Change of Address

• Power of Attorney, notarised, incorporating a Portuguese translation.

F.   Licences/Registered Users

• Powers of Attorneys from proprietor and licensee, notarised, incorporating a Portuguese translation.
• Licence Agreement, notarised with verified Portuguese translation.

 

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