Afghanistan

Trademark registration in Afghanistan - Trademark law in the Afghanistan is governed under the Trademark Law (Law no 995 of September 1, 2009)

Trademark registration:classification

Nice Classification

Requirements:  

  • Name and Address of Applicant(s)
  • Print of the mark, List of Goods and/or Services and the classes
  • Particulars of home registration
  • Power of Attorney (Legalized)

Procedure:

  • An application can be made to the Intellectual Property Office
  • All applications are subjected to an examination before being accepted, an examination of distinctiveness and a search for prior trademarks
  • The mark will be published In the Official Gazette twice. The first time will be where the mark is subjected to opposition. Should there be no objection, the application will be approved and will be registered upon payment of fee
  • Once the necessary fee has been paid to the Office, the certificate will then be issued to the applicant. The approximate time frame for completing the registration process of a trademark in Afghanistan is 3-6 months

Duration and Renewal:Trademark Protection begins with the date of application. A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from date of application. The registration is renewable for periods of 10 years

 

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