Angola REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA

DESIGN LITIGATION

Design Infringement

Intellectual property law in Angola states that a design has to be registered as Utility Models, Industrial Models or Industrial Designs to recieve protection. Design rights are assigned to the applicant person or entity. Design infringement takes place when unauthorized parties, copy, use, sell, rent out or import your protected designs without permission or a valid licensing agreement.

PATENT LITIGATION

Patent Infringement

Intellectual property law in Angola states that an invention has to be patented to recieve protection. Patents are assigned to the applicant person or entity. Patent infringement takes place when unauthorized parties, copy, use, sell, rent out or import your invention without permission or a valid licensing agreement.

TRADEMARK LITIGATION

Trademark Infringement

Intellectual property law in Angola states that your brand logo, name or slogan has to be trademarked to recieve protection. Trademarks are assigned to the applicant person or entity. Trademark infringement takes place when unauthorized parties, copy, use, sell, rent out or import your trademark without permission or a valid licensing agreement.

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