As of July 6, 2022, trademark owners in Cape Verde will be able to start using the Madrid System to protect their trademarks in the other 127 member countries by filing a single international application and paying a single set of fees.
Similarly, users of the Madrid System will be able to apply for protection of their marks in Cape Verde through the Madrid System's simple designation system.
Trademark protection in Cape Verde
Cape Verde's accession further strengthens the Madrid System's position as a key component of global trademark protection by offering a practical and cost-effective solution to trademark owners around the world.
More information on Cape Verde's trademark law and practices will soon be posted on the Madrid System Member Profiles Database.
Source: WIPO
