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Madagascar Protection of Industrial Property Ordinance

Multi-Class Filing System
Classification of goods / services - Nice Classification 10th Edition
Member of Paris Convention
Priority can be claimed under Paris Convention within 6 months from the filing date
International filing under Madrid Protocol and Madrid Agreement - Possible
Protection Term - 10 years from filing date
Examination - Formal and substantive
Opposition period - No opposition system
Use - a registered mark may be subject to cancellation action by interested parties if it has not been used for 3 consecutive years

Power of attorney in French, notarised
Priority document, if claimed
Specimen of the device mark
Late filing of documents is allowed within 2 months after the filing date without penalty
Extension of time for late filing of documents is allowed for a further 4 months with penalty

Power of attorney in French, notarised

Power of attorney in French, notarised
Deed of assignment, notarised
Registration number of the concerned trademark

Power of attorney in French, notarised
Merger agreement, notarised
Registration details of the subject trademark

Power of attorney in French, notarised
License agreement, notarised
Registration details of the subject trademark

Power of attorney in French, notarised
Notarised certificate attesting the change
Registration number of the subject trademark

Madagascar Protection of Industrial Property Ordinance

Member of PCT and Paris Convention
Priority can be claimed under Paris Convention within 12 months from the first filing date
Term of protection -20 years
First two annuities are included in the fees of the national filing application
Third annuity is due after 2 years from the date of the first application and annually on the same date

Power of attorney, notarised
Description, claims, drawings, and abstract of the patent
Title of the invention in French
It is allowed to first submit the English version and then within 2 months the French version should be provided
Late filing of documents is allowed within 2 months from filing date without penalty
Extension of time for late filing of documents can be applied for an additional period of 4 months

No documents required

Power of attorney, notarised
Deed of assignment signed by both parties, notarised
Late filing of documents is allowed within 2 months from filing date without penalty
Extension of time for late filing of documents can be applied for an additional period of 4 months

Power of attorney, notarised
Merger agreement signed by both parties, notarised
Late filing of documents is allowed within 2 months from filing date without penalty
Extension of time for late filing of documents can be applied for an additional period of 4 months

Power of attorney, notarised
License agreement signed by both parties, notarised
Late filing of documents is allowed within 2 months from filing date without penalty
Extension of time for late filing of documents can be applied for an additional period of 4 months

Power of attorney, notarised
Extract from the commercial register, notarised

Madagascar Protection of Industrial Property Ordinance

Member of Paris Convention
Priority can be claimed under Paris Convention within 6 months from the first filing date
Term of protection - 5 years
There are no annuities to be paid

Power of attorney, notarised
Description, pictures, and classification of the design
Applicant's details

No documents required

Power of attorney, notarised
Deed of assignment signed by both parties, notarised
Late filing of documents is allowed within 2 months from filing date without penalty
Extension of time for late filing of documents can be applied for an additional period of 4 months

Power of attorney, notarised
Merger agreement signed by both parties, notarised
Late filing of documents is allowed within 2 months from filing date without penalty
Extension of time for late filing of documents can be applied for an additional period of 4 months

Power of attorney, notarised
License agreement signed by both parties, notarised
Late filing of documents is allowed within 2 months from filing date without penalty
Extension of time for late filing of documents can be applied for an additional period of 4 months

Power of attorney, notarised
Extract from the commercial register, notarised
Late filing of documents is allowed within 2 months from filing date without penalty
Extension of time for late filing of documents can be applied for an additional period of 4 months

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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IP Office

Malagasy Office of Industrial Property (OMAPI), Ministry of Industry, Trade and Craft.

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