Trademark
A Trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing goods or services from that of other businesses. Trademarks cover a large range of items in different fields such as pharmaceuticals, machinery, vehicles and services such as advertising, telecommunications and education.
STEPS TO REGISTER A TRADEMARK
Filing and payment of application at the IP Office of the Registrar Division
Trademark
Examination
Publishing application n the Official Gazette
A waiting period to allow for oppositions, if any, to the application
Allowance of the applicaiton
Registration ot Trademark
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Duration of Trademark
The registration of a Trademark shall be for a period of 10 years from the filing date of the application for registration. After that period, it needs to be renewed for another period of 7 years.
Fees
A service request is filed for Trademark applications when submitting a new application or paying renewal fees.
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Application for a registration of each |
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(b)Collective mark |
SCR3000 |
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(c) Certification mark |
SCR3000 |
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Application to change the name or address of owner/applicant where there has been no alteration of ownership (a) For a single mark |
SCR500 |
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(b) For every additional mark, the change being the same in each case and if made in one application |
SCR200 |
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Renewal of registration of trademark *Individual owner *Others |
SCR1000 SCR500 |
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Renewal of collective and certification mark |
SCR2000 |
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Penalty when renewal fee is paid after due date |
SCR500 |
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Application for inspection of register or record |
SCR200 |
