Macao

Trademark registration Macao - In Macao the legal basis is the Industrial Property Code, Decree-Law no. 97/99/M in force since December 13, 1999. Trademark protection is obtained by registration.

Requirements

A trademark application has to be filed before the Macao Economic Services – Intellectual Property Department by a local agent. A Notarization of POA needed. Foreign applicants do not need a domestic company registration.

Procedure

The application process includes a formal examination, an examination of distinctiveness and a search for prior trademarks. It takes approximately 9 months from first filing to registration. Before registration, the trademark is published for 2 months. The opposition period is 2 months from publication of the trademark application.

Duration

A trademark registration in Macao is valid for 7 years and starts with registration date. The registration is renewable for periods of 7 years.

Methods

NATIONAL REGISTRATION: If you just want to register your Trademark in one country, it is sufficient to apply for a national registration at the local trademark office.

Extra

Duly note, if the trademark has not been used within 3 years from issue of the registration certificate or has not been used later for a continuous period of 3 years, it may be subject to cancellation.