Opposition

Third parties having a similar symbol have the right to file an opposition within a period of three months as of the publication of the application in official.

The trade/service mark is registered for ten (10) years which is calculated from the application date. This period may be renewed with periods of ten years. An application for renewal must be filled before six (6) months of expiration of the protection period. If an application is not filed within the above mentioned six month period, the mark may still be renewed within the six (6) months following the expiration date, by paying a fine.

• Required documents and information for a trade/service mark application
• Sample of the mark (Max size is 7 x 7 cm);
• Name and address of the applicant;
• List of goods and services according to Nice Agreement;
• Power of Attorney, simply signed by the applicant ( legalization is not required; )

Home Registration Certificate from Home Patent Office, if Home Registration Certificate is not available, then an Activity Certificate issued by Chamber of Commerce/Industry or an Extract from the Commercial Register.

Power of Attorney and Home Registration Document (or Activity Certificate) may be given at a later date until the grant decision is received.

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