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: not allowed.
Registration with Customs Duty
Notes
A trademark registration must first exist in Tonga and evidence of registration provided to customs in order to undertake any searches for counterfeits.
It is not possible for to simply register a mark through the customs department. A formal trademark registration must be applied for and exist before customs can take any actions in respect of it.
It is not possible for to simply register a mark through the customs department. A formal trademark registration must be applied for and exist before customs can take any actions in respect of it.
Renewal Requirements
- Power of attorney simply signed.
Search Requirements
- No documents are required.
Assignment Requirements
- Power of attorney signed by the assignee.
- Deed of assignment document signed by the assignor and assignee.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.
Merger Requirements
- Power of attorney simply signed.
- Merger agreement document signed by both parties.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.
Recordal of Change
- Power of attorney reflecting the new name or address simply signed.
- Certified copy of the certificate of incorporation or an extract from the commercial register reflecting the change.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.
License Requirements
- Power of attorney signed by the licensee.
- License agreement document signed by both parties.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.