Basic Information
Continent: Africa
Capital: Gitega Province
Multi-class filing is possible.
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 – 30 days from the date of publication.
Registration Timeline – Approximately 8 months
Classification: NICE
Conventions
Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances
Berne Convention
Marrakesh VIP Treaty
Paris Convention
Patent Law Treaty
WIPO Convention
WIPO Copyright Treaty
Requirements
New Applications
– Simply signed Power of attorney along with French translation
– Certified copy of priority document, if priority is claimed
Renewal
– Simply signed Power of attorney along with French translation
– Copy of trademark registration certificate
Assignment
– Simply signed Power of attorney from the Assignee along with French translation
– Assignment Deed signed by both the parties along with French translation
– Copy of trademark registration certificate
Change of Name / Address
– Simply signed Power of attorney stating the new name / address along with French translation
– Copy of change of name / address document along with French translation
– Copy of trademark registration certificate