Collective marks are used to prove the origin, components, production and every common feature of goods and services of various institutions, when such institutions use this mark under the control of its owner.
Official search only.
7-9 working days.
Multi-Class Filing System.
Yes, the trademark can be registered in the name of more than one applicant. No requirement needed for a joint application.
YES.
24 to 48 months.
YES. A new simply signed power of attorney will be required for such amendment.
There is no provision for filing opposition. A trademark is only published in the Official Gazette to announce its registration. Any opposition can be made through cancellation action to be filed in the court.
10 years as from the filing date.
Within 12 months before expiry. Renewal shall be effective from the day following the expiry of registration term.
Yes, within the grace period of six months.
Yes. The registered trademark is vulnerable to cancellation by any interested party if there has been no effective use of the mark for a period of 3 consecutive years after the filing date.
YES. May be recorded for pending applications and registrations.
YES, the right of a mark property shall entitle its owner to the right of assignment.
NO. Applications and registrations may be assigned with or without the goodwill of the business concerned.
One (1) dollar is the minimum value to be mentioned in the assignment and there is no tax based on the indicated value.
Can be decided by parties.