How To Proceed When A Trademark Is About To Be Granted In Cape Verde

The receipt of an official notification requesting the payment of registration and certificate fees is one of the most eagerly awaited moments in the trademark registration process in Cape Verde. It means that an application has passed the Cape Verde Patent and Trademark Office's (PTO) substantial examination phase and has fulfilled all the requirements for grant. As such, the applicant is just a step away from receiving a registration certificate. However, this is also a critical time for rights holders to rethink their strategy.

Once an application has passed examination, the PTO will issue a payment notification, which identifies the trademark application by its number and states the classes of goods and/or services for which protection has been sought in commerce. After receiving this notification, the applicant has seven working days in which to proceed with the fee payment. Article 242 of the Cape Verde IP Law stipulates that an application will automatically