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Industrial Property Act, 2010

Multi-Class Filing System
Classification of goods / services – Nice Classification10th Edition
Member of Paris Convention
Priority can be claimed under Paris Convention
International filing under Madrid Agreement – Not applicable
International filing under Madrid Protocol – Yes
Term of Protection - 10 years from filing date
Examination - Formality and substantive
Opposition period - 3 months
Use - a registered mark may be subject to cancellation action by interested parties if it has not been used for 3 consecutive years
Renewal can be done within a period of 1 month before expiry
Renewal duration - 10 years
6 months grace period is allowed after expiry with penalty

Power of attorney simply signed
Certified copy of the priority document if claimed

Power of attorney simply signed

Power of attorney simply signed by the assignee
Deed of assignment signed by both parties

Power of attorney simply signed
Copy of merger agreement

Power of attorney simply signed by both parties
License agreement signed by both parties

Power of attorney simply signed
Certificate indicating the change

Industrial Property Act, 2010

Priority can be claimed under Paris Convention within12 months from the first filing date
Member of PCT, Paris Convention and ARIPO
Term of protection -20 years
Annuities are paid annually from the first anniversary of the filing date
Priority document should be filed within 3 months from the filing date
Power of attorney can be filed at a later date

Power of attorney simply signed
Specification, claims, and abstract in English
Formal drawings, if any
Deed of assignment document if the applicant is not the inventor
Priority document if claimed, in English

No documents required

Power of attorney simply signed
Deed of assignment simply signed, in English

Power of attorney simply signed
Copy of merger agreement simply signed, in English

Power of attorney simply signed
License agreement simply signed, in English

Power of attorney simply signed
Certificate of change, in English translation

Industrial Property Act, 2010

Priority can be claimed under Paris Convention within 6 months from the first filing date
Member of Paris Convention and ARIPO
Term of protection - 5 years
Design registration can be renewed for two consecutive periods of 5 years each
A grace period of 6 months is granted for the late renewal with penalty
Priority document should be filed within 3 months from the filing date
Power of attorney can be filed at a later date

Power of attorney simply signed
Drawings and/or graphical representations of the article embodying the design
A statement, in writing, indicating the kind of products for which the design is to be used
Certified copy of the priority document if claimed, in English
Deed of assignment if applicant is not the inventor, simply signed

No documents required

Power of attorney simply signed
Deed of assignment simply signed, in English

Power of attorney simply signed
Merger agreement simply signed, in English

Power of attorney simply signed
License agreement simply signed, in English

Power of attorney simply signed
Certificate or document indicating change in English

Trademark Registration Process

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Trademark Review

Your lawyers will help you to review the trademark(s) to be registered and advise you of the best protection approach according to the country laws and requirements.

Trademark Classification

With the knowledge of your goods/services, your lawyers will assist you with identifying the most appropriate international class for your trademark.

Trademark Search

Although not mandatory, a trademark clearance search should be conducted to establish if your trademark can be registered and used in the market.

Filing

Your lawyers will submit your application for registration after reviewing and confirming that all formal requirements by the respective IPO have been met.

Examination

At this stage, the IPO will examine whether your trademark fulfills the requirements of the applicable trademark law.

Publication

After the examination process, the trademark is published and third parties may submit an opposition against it being registered. Your lawyers' role is to address and respond to any oppositions and ensure that your trademark proceeds to registration.

Registration

After the opposition period, your trademark is registered and a certificate of registration is issued.

Watch Service

Registration of the trademark is just the beginning, there is need for vigilance in the market. Your lawyers help you lookout for potential infringement through our trademark watch service.

Renewal

Trademark registration is valid for a specific period of years after which it has to be renewed, 10 years in most jurisdictions with a few exceptions. We got you covered.

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