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 oppositions cannot be filed, however, informal observations can be filed before the registration is granted.
Registration Timeline – Approximately 24 months
Classification: NICE
Conventions:
Berne Convention
Hague Agreement
Vienna Agreement
Paris Convention
Patent Cooperation Treaty
Madrid Protocol
Nairobi Treaty
Budapest Treaty
Nice Agreement
Patent Cooperation Treaty
Madrid Agreement (Marks)
Strasbourg Agreement
Locarno Agreement
Paris Convention
WIPO Convention
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
– Powers of attorney from the Assignee and Assignor stamped with the company seals
– Notarized Assignment Deed signed by both the 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
– Copy of company registration certificate