Understanding The Singular Regulations Of Opposition Proceedings In Cape Verde

As the first national trademarks granted in Cape Verde celebrate 10 years of being in force, the country is in the early stages of strengthening its national system of IP protection.

While Cape Verde does not yet belong to any major IP treaty enabling the registration of IP rights, trademarks filed directly with Cape Verde's IP Office (IGQPI) have provided local and foreign applicants with legal protection.

With increasing numbers of registrations, it is expected that conflicts between new applicants and prior registrants will gradually become more frequent. It is therefore useful to understand the proceedings necessary to file an opposition in Cape Verde.

General information on oppositions