Trademarks - Filing Requirements


Filing Requirements
  • Power of attorney, notarised.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 15 days from filing date without penalty.

Renewal Requirements
  • Power of attorney, notarised.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

In addition to the 10 years renewal, it is also necessary to file a Declaration of Use every five (5) years.

Assignment Requirements
  • Power of attorney, notarised.
  • Deed of assignment document signed by the assignor and assignee, notarised.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Merger Requirements
  • Power of attorney, notarised.
  • Merger agreement document signed by both parties, notarised with verified Portuguese translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Recordal of Change
  • Power of attorney reflecting the new name or address, notarised.
  • Certificate of change, notarised with verified Portuguese translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

License Requirements
  • Power of attorney, notarised.
  • License agreement document signed by both parties, notarised with verified Portuguese translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.