Trade Marks
International Arrangements:
Paris Union, Madrid Union (Agreement and Protocol), TRIPS.
Categories of Trade Marks:
There are provisions for the registration of SERVICE MARKS, COLLECTIVE MARKS and SERIES MARKS .
There are no provisions for the registration of DEFENSIVE MARKS.
Classification:
The International Classification of goods and services applies.
A separate application is required for each class of goods or services.
Documents required:
A. New Applications
- Power of Attorney, simply signed
- Priority document (if applicable), with verified English translation
- Ten prints, except for word marks, in ordinary type
B. Renewals
- Power of Attorney, simply signed.
C. Assignments/Mergers
- Power of Attorney, simply signed
- Deed of Assignment or other instrument of title with verified English translation
D. Change of Name
- Power of Attorney, simply signed
- Certificate of Change of Name, with verified English translation
E. Change of Address
- Power of Attorney, simply signed
F. Licences/Registered Users
- Powers of Attorney, simply signed, from proprietor and licensee
- Licence Agreement, with verified English translation