Trade name means the distinctive designation or the distinctive sign under which an enterprise is operated.
A name or a designation which, by its nature or by the use that may be made of it, is contrary to morality and public policy or which could mislead trade circles or the public as to the nature of the enterprise designated under such name may not constitute a trade name.
3 – 5 working days.
Multi Class Filing System.
YES, those against public order are non-registrable.
YES. A trademark may be acquired under joint ownership and the requirements are similar to a single applicant.
YES. Required documents could be filed belatedly within 3 months at an extra cost.
YES. Especially when filing class heading, the protection is extended to the other goods in the class.
YES. Power of Attorney could be filed belatedly at an extra cost.
9 to 15 months.
Within a period of three months as from the filing date of the trademark, the applicant on a reasoned request, ask for rectification of linguistic errors or mistakes in transcription, together with any substantive errors noted in the elements and documents filed, with the exception of the model of the filed trademark and the classes designated in the application for the registration, which may not be modified. No rectification can be effected beyond the above mentioned time limit.
YES, within 60 days from the publication date.
10 years as from the filing date
6 months before expiry date.
6 months from the protection’s expiry date.
YES. The trademark registration is vulnerable to cancellation by any interested party if there has been no effective use of the mark for a period of 5 consecutive years.
YES. May be recorded for pending applications and registrations.
YES, assignment of the rights shall not affect rights acquired by third parties prior to the date of assignment.
NO. Trademarks may be assigned with or without the goodwill of the business concerned.
A value of one (1) dollar is enough and there is no tax based on any written value.