Trademarks - Filing Requirements


Filing Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Fifteen prints of the mark and a printing block (in case the mark is a device).
  • Certified copy of the priority document if claimed, with verified English translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed without penalty.

Late filing of power of attorney (PoA) is acceptable but the mark will not be advertised until the PoA is submitted. There is no penalty for late filing.

Registration with Customs Duty
  • Import declaration form obtained from Customs.
  • Original commercial invoice.
  • Original bill of lading.
  • Authentic original logbook from country of origin.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.
  • Extension of time for late filing of documents: not allowed.

Renewal Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Copy of the trademark registration certificate.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.
  • Extension of time for late filing of documents: not allowed.

Assignment Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Deed of assignment document or other instrument of title, with verified English translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Merger Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Declaration and statement of the case, with verified English translation.
  • Merger agreement document, with verified English translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Recordal of Change
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Certificate of change, with verified English translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

License Requirements
  • Power of attorney signed by the licensee.
  • Declaration and statement of the case, with verified English translation.
  • License agreement document, with verified English translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.