FACTS ABOUT TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Industrial Property Offices
The Industrial Property Offices responsible with trademarks is Directorate of Industrial Property, Secretariat for industry and small and medium enterprises (IPMEA); Ministry of Industry and SMEs.
Information needed in filing trademarks
the full instructions in word format (indicating name of the proprietor and address)
the signed and completed POA (model of POA available upon request)
the logo in word format if any
the list of specification, possibly in French. If not, kindly confirm that we can arrange for the translation
Procedure and time
Filing application. The IP office will issue stamped official proof of filing. The proof of filing will be containing the date of filing and indicator number of filing.
Waiting for the provisory number and the Minutes (approximately 3-4 months)
Waiting for the registration number.
Waiting for the registration certificate signed by the Minister. It takes approximately 1-2 years to obtain signed certificates.
For any issue about trademark mark registration in CONGO DR, contact us free.
Name Mkama M. Kalebu
Position Managing Partner and Intellectual property Consultant
Company ENDO & Co. Advocates
E-Mail: Mkama.kalebu@ndowoadvocates.co.tz
Whatsapp: +255 657577055
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