Aruba

Trademark registration Aruba - In Aruba the legal basis is the Aruba Trademarks Act, which was set into force on 1 November 1987. Trademark protection is obtained by registration. It can also be acquired by sufficient public recognition.

Requirements

A trademark application has to be filed before the Bureau of Intellectual Property in Aruba by a local agent. A power of attorney is necessary. Foreign applicants do not need a domestic registration.

Procedure

The application process includes a formal examination, an examination of distinctiveness and a search for prior trademarks. It takes approximately 2 months before an office action is issued by the trademark authority or registration. According to the Aruban Trademark law objections to registrations can only be made after registration of a mark.

Duration

A trademark registration in Aruba is valid 10 years from the filing date of application. It can be renewed for further periods of 10 years.

Methods

NATIONAL REGISTRATION: If you just want to register your Trademark in one country, it is sufficient to apply for a national registration at the local trademark office.

Extra

Duly note, if the trademark has not been used within 3 years from registration it may be subject to cancellation.