FAQs

Proof of use is not required for obtaining the protection of trademark. However, it is required to have Proof of use for defending the trademark against the non-use claim

A trademark should be protected in Macau for seven years starting from the date of approval of the application

Macau is the member of Paris Convention and TRIPS Agreement.

Any parties have the right to file the opposition against an applied trademark within 02 months counted from the publication date of the notice of filing a trademark application

It is not compulsory. However, it is very useful for applicant to determine the chance of success when filing a trademark application in Macau.

Trademark means a sign or group of signs which are capable of being represented graphically, namely words, including personal names, designs, letters, numerals, sounds, the shape of the product or its packaging, and which are capable of distinguishing the products or services of one company from those of other companies.
Wording contained in trademarks shall be written in Portuguese, Chinese or English, and may combine elements of these different languages

The trademarks of products destined solely for export can be written in any language, but their use in Macao shall determine when they lapse

The trademark registration will recognize the ownership of the applicant with the trademark. The owner of the registered trademark also has the right to protect the trademark against the infringement action, unlawfully use of the trademark and/or unfair competition of their competitor. In addition, and also the owner of the trademark has the right to license or transferring the protected trademark.