Basic Information
Multi Class filing is possible
Registration is granted for a period of 10 years and is renewable for similar periods
Examination is conducted on absolute and relative grounds
Opposition period – 2 months
Registration Timeline – Approximately 7 months
Classification: NICE
Conventions:
Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances
Berne Convention
Brussels Convention
Budapest Treaty
Hague Agreement
Lisbon Agreement
Madrid Agreement (Indications of Source)
Madrid Agreement (Marks)
Madrid Protocol
Marrakesh VIP Treaty
Nairobi Treaty
Nice Agreement
Paris Convention
Patent Cooperation Treaty
Trademark Law Treaty
UPOV Convention
WIPO Convention
WIPO Copyright Treaty
WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty
Requirements
New Applications
– Simply signed and stamped Power of attorney printed on Applicant’s letterhead
– Certified copy of priority document, if priority is claimed
Renewal
– Simply signed and stamped Power of attorney printed on Applicant’s letterhead
– Copy of trademark registration certificate
Assignment
– Simply signed and stamped Power of attorney printed on Assignee’s letterhead
– Notarized Assignment Deed signed by both parties
– Copy of trademark registration certificate
Change of Name / Address
– Simply signed and stamped Power of attorney stating the new name / address, printed on Applicant’s letterhead
– Certified / notarized copy of Change of Name / Address document
– Copy of trademark registration certificate