Trademarks, service marks, collective marks, colour marks, quality marks (certification marks).
Official search only.
8-12 working days.
Single Class Filing System.
Yes, the trademark can be registered in the name of more than one applicant. The documents needed are similar to the requirements for filing application with a single applicant noting that legalized POA in the name of the applicants is submitted.
NO. A separate application is required for each class.
YES. The legalized Power of Attorney could be filed belatedly at an extra cost.
The registration procedures shall be stayed, until one of the parties presents waivers from its contestants or a final judgment issued in its favor.
18-24 months.
Errors related to the applicant’s information can be corrected by providing the Power of Attorney and/or the Certificate of Incorporation. However, amendment that involves a major change in the form of the mark is not possible.
YES, within 60 days from the publication date.
10 years as from the filing date.
12 months before expiry.
6 months with penalty.
YES, based on the prior-use of the mark.
May be re-registered for the benefit of its owner only, within three years calculated from the date of cancellation, pursuant to the conditions and in accordance with the same procedures stipulated for registration; and in return for a fee to be prescribed by the executive regulations implementing the law.
The registered trademark is vulnerable to cancellation by any interested party if there has been no effective use of the mark for a period of 5 consecutive years.
The assignment, merger or license is delayed until the trademark obtains registration. Only the recordal change of name and address can be made against pending applications.
YES, assignment may not be enforceable against third parties, unless after being recorded in the register and published.
NO. Trademarks may be assigned with or without the goodwill of the business concerned.
Can be decided by parties.