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Sudan Trademark Law

Single-Class and Multi-Class applications are possible
Classification of goods / services - Nice Classification 10th Edition
Protection Term - 10 years from filing date
Examination - Formal and substantive examination
Use - a registered mark may be subject to cancellation action by interested parties if it has not been used for 5 consecutive years
Renewal application can be made within 6 months before expiry
Renewal duration - 10 years

Power of attorney, notarised
A notarised colour copy of the power of attorney will be sufficient to file the application
There is no need to submit the original power of attorney to the South Sudan Trademark Office

Power of attorney, notarised
A notarised colour copy of the power of attorney will be sufficient to file the application

Power of attorney, notarised
Deed of assignment signed by the assignor and assignee, notarised

Power of attorney, notarised
Merger agreement signed by both parties, notarised

Power of attorney signed by the licensee, notarised
License agreement signed by both parties, notarised

Power of attorney reflecting the new name or address, notarised
Certified copy of the certificate of incorporation or an extract from the commercial register reflecting the change, notarised

There is currently no patent law in South Sudan; protection is obtained through filing a cautionary notice

There is currently no industrial design law in South Sudan; protection is obtained through filing a cautionary notice

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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Department of Deeds Companies and Intellectual Property, Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs.

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