公众号二维码 F
o
l
l
o
w
13318716427
15219461683
Trademarks
African
Trademark registration of  Sao Tome and Principe
Overview of  Sao Tome and Principe trademarks
system

1.  Sao Tome and Principe is an island country in the southeast of the Gulf of Guinea on the west central side of Africa, 201 kilometers away from the African continent. Composed of 14 small islands including Sao Tome and Principe, as well as Loras and Caroso. An agricultural country mainly engaged in the cultivation of economic crops such as cocoa, listed as one of the world's least developed countries by the United Nations. After independence, a long-term economic policy dominated by state-owned economy was implemented. Economic liberalization began in 1985.
2. The trademark registration authority of  Sao Tome and Principe is the  Sao Tome and Principe Industrial Property Office, and the official language is Portuguese.
3.  Sao Tome and Principe's trademark exclusive right is obtained through registration, and the principle of "application first" is adopted, taking into account the priority of use.

Application

Sao Tome and Principe is a party to the Paris Convention, the WIPO Convention and other international intellectual property treaties, and is a member of the Madrid Protocol. Therefore, the trademark registration of  Sao Tome and Principe can be obtained either through "single country registration" or through "Madrid International Registration" to designate  Sao Tome and Principe.

Validity period and renewal

The trademark of  Sao Tome and Principe is valid for 10 years after registration, and can be renewed for 10 years within 6 months before the expiration date.

Required Materials

1. Trademark design;

2. Specific categories and products/services;

3. Name and address of the applicant;

4. If priority is declared, priority proof documents and corresponding English translations must be provided.

registration process
01
registration process

The trademark registration process of  Sao Tome and Principe is as follows: application acceptance review announcement approval certificate issuance.

Our Advantages
Globalised IP Service System
We provide professional and all-round intellectual property strategy solutions for domestic and international corporate clients, including infringement complaints, global certification services and domestic and international trademarks.
Unique international advantages
With rich experience in international agency; with a large number of international cooperation resources; with professional international agents; to provide customers with multi-language (English, German, Japanese, Korean, etc.) global direct service, and currently with more than 150 countries of the world's leading law firms have business cooperation.
Advanced automated case management
The e-submission rate of cases has reached 100%, and the contents of all applications and defence cases are prepared directly by the lawyers. Our attorneys communicate directly with examiners and other department officials by phone or email, allowing us to effectively control and resolve issues and effectively control the progress of the case.
Effective control of the various aspects of the case
The professionalism and experience of our attorneys, who are familiar with local patent laws and fluent in the local language, increases the chances of a one-time examination. We endeavour to gain an in-depth understanding of each case and build a strategy to deal with it on a case-by-case basis.
Effective cost control
Timely and accurate communication with customers, eliminating intermediate links. The application process is clear and transparent, and the client's budget is protected. Most lawyers charge hourly rates, so you can communicate directly with your clients to understand the key points.
Combining the best firms from around the world
We have longstanding relationships with outstanding firms around the world, and when selecting firms to work with in countries other than the United States and Europe, we look for good professional teams and solid operational and management capabilities.
Contact us
  • Tel : +86-15219461683
  • E-mail : monica@yfzcip.com
  • Add : 1301A, Block A, Fenzhigu Mansion, No. 60, Tiezai Road, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China
Copyright © 2024 Bosite (Shenzhen) International Intellectual Property Service Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.