Trademarks - Filing Requirements


Filing Requirements
  • Power of attorney legalised by the Afghani Consulate.
  • Copy of the home registration certificate.

Notes
A simply signed or notarized power of attorney will suffice for filing the renewal application. However, the trademark office will not issue the renewal certificate until the original legalised power is submitted.

Registration with Customs Duty
  • Power of attorney legalised by the Afghani Consulate.
  • Copy of the registration certificate.

Renewal Requirements
  • Power of attorney legalised by the Afghani Consulate.
  • Photocopy of the last renewal certificate.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

if the trademark is not renewed yet, then a photocopy of the registration certificate will suffice.

Assignment Requirements
  • Power of attorney legalised by the Afghani Consulate.
  • Deed of assignment document legalised by the Afghani Consulate.
  • Original trademark registration certificate for endorsement purposes.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

In some cases, legalisation of the deed may not be necessary.

Merger Requirements
  • Power of attorney legalised by the Afghani Consulate.
  • Certified registration certificate evidencing the merge.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Recordal of Change
  • Power of attorney legalised by the Afghani Consulate.
  • Certificate of change legalised by the Afghani Consulate.
  • Original trademark registration certificate for endorsement purposes.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

In some cases, legalisation of the certificate of change may not be necessary.

License Requirements
  • Power of attorney legalised by the Afghani Consulate.
  • License agreement document legalised by the Afghani Consulate.
  • Original trademark registration certificate for endorsement purposes.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.