Cape Verde And The Declarations Of Intent To Use – 2018 Settles Its Beginning

To provide you an overview on the DIU's matter, it is important to know that, in practical terms, the DIU is a simple declaration that shall be signed by the applicant or responsible agent and that shall contain the relevant data of the applicant and of the registration at stake (as we will explain further on). In accordance with the national IP law's article no. 165, Decree-Law 4/2007 of 20th August, this declaration must be filed in respect to trademarks every 5 years, counting from the date of registration. Additionally, the DIU may be filed within a year, starting 6 months before the 5th anniversary of the trademark and ending 6 months after the trademark registration's 5th anniversary.