Changes in São Tomé and Príncipe's trademark regime – including a detailed opposition process - came into force in 2017. Below are the key points of the system, including all the major deadlines.
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country located on the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. The country consists of two islands: São Tomé and Príncipe, respectively.
Trademark owners have exclusive rights to exploit their protected goods and/or services, which prevent others from using equal or similar distinctive signs in the jurisdiction in which their rights are valid.
Every financial year, applicants settle a budget for their trademark portfolio, which involves examining expenses for new applications and maintaining existing rights, prosecution, litigation, and disbursements, among other things.
SENAPI – Sao Tome and Principe Intellectual Property Office has announced an update of the official fees for the Intellectual Property (IP) procedures in the country.