Tajikistan

Trademark registration Tajikistan - Tajikistan is a member of the Madrid Agreement. Trademark protection is obtained by registration.

Requirements

A trademark application has to be filed before the Patent Office by a local agent. A non-legalized power of attorney is sufficient. 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. Before registration the trademark application is published in the Patent Office Gazette. There is no opposition period for pending application.

Duration

A trademark registration in Tajikistan is valid for 10 years and starts with registration date. The registration is renewable for 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 issue of the registration certificate or has not been used later for a continuous period of 3 years, it may be subject to cancellation.