Should I register my trademark using local characters in Macao?

Yes, to ensure wider and stronger protection in Macau, it's advisable to register your trademark in local characters.

If you only register the trademark in its original form (Latin characters), it might not fully protect its equivalent in the local language. This could allow others to use or register the same or a similar trademark in local characters.

Besides the legal advantages, registering and using the trademark in local characters can also offer commercial benefits. People in Macau will more easily recognize and correctly pronounce your brand if it's in a familiar script.

Registering your trademark both in its original form and in local transliteration/translation will offer better protection against potential infringements.