Trademarks - Filing Requirements


Filing Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Certified copy of the priority document if claimed.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 1 month from filing date without penalty.
  • Extension of time for late filing of documents: can be applied for an additional period of 1 month with penalty.

A translation of the word mark into English language must be provided if the mark is in a language other than English or French. Any marks containing non Roman characters should be accompanied with phonetic transcription/transliteration as well as an identification of the language used.

Registration with Customs Duty
  • Power of attorney notarised.
  • Certified copy of the trademark registration certificate.
  • Detailed description of the infringing goods including photos (if any), characteristics for distinguishing the genuine goods from the infringing goods, and pictures of the genuine goods.
  • The list of authorised importers or exporters of the goods.
  • The list of importers or exporters that are likely to import or export infringing goods.
  • The mode of import or export and other information relating to the import or export of the infringing goods, such as estimated time and venue of the import or export (if any).
  • Expert’s conclusion on the infringement (if any).
  • Decision on sanctions of other enforcement agencies for the similar cases (if any).

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Renewal Requirements
  • No documents are required.

Search Requirements
  • No documents are required.

Assignment Requirements
  • Power of Attorney signed by the assignor and the assignee.
  • Deed of assignment document notarised.
  • Original trademark registration certificate.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Merger Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Merger agreement document notarised.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Recordal of Change
  • Power of attorney under the new name or address, simply signed.
  • Certificate of incorporation or extract from the commercial register reflecting the change of the name or address, notarised.
  • Original trademark registration certificate.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

License Requirements
  • Power of attorney signed by the licensee.
  • License agreement document signed by both parties, notarised.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.