Basic Information
Registration is granted for a period of 10 years and is renewable for periods of 10 years
Examination is conducted on absolute and relative grounds
Opposition period – Formal opposition is not possible, however, observations can be filed before the registration is granted
Registration Timeline – Approximately 12 months
Accelerated examination is possible at an additional cost
Classification: NICE
Conventions:
Budapest Treaty
Hague Agreement
Locarno Agreement
Madrid Agreement (Marks)
Madrid Protocol
Marrakesh VIP Treaty
Nairobi Treaty
Nice Agreement
Paris Convention
Patent Cooperation Treaty
Phonograms Convention
Rome Convention
Strasbourg Agreement
UPOV Convention
WIPO Convention
WIPO Copyright Treaty
WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty
Requirements
New Applications
– Simply signed Power of attorney stamped with the company seal
– Certified copy of priority document, if priority is claimed
Renewal
– Simply signed Power of attorney stamped with the company seal
– Copy of trademark registration certificate
Assignment
– Power of attorney signed by both parties
– Assignment Deed signed by both parties
– Copy of trademark registration certificate
Change of Name / Address
– Simply signed Power of attorney stating the new name / address
– Certified or notarized change of name / address document along with certified Russian translation
– Copy of trademark registration certificate