Discover the risks and dangers of failing to register a trademark to understand the value and importance of trademark registration for your brand.
The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Brunei Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Brunei Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Brunei, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Brunei and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
STEP 3
Trademark Registration Certificate
Once your trademark application is approved, our attorneys complete all the formalities necessary to obtain the registration certificate in Brunei. After the certificate is issued, it is forwarded to your address along with a registration report specifying the registration number, registration date, and any special consideration that should be taken into account in Brunei.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Delivery of Registration Certificate & Report
- Monitoring & Notification of Important Dates
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I register my trademark in Brunei, will it be protected in other countries?
No, registering your trademark in Brunei only provides protection within Brunei itself.
Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?
You need to either plan to use the trademark or already be using it when you apply.
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
Registering a trademark gives you the following rights:
- The exclusive right to use the trademark
- The ability to oppose any later applications that conflict with your trademark
- The right to cancel any later registrations that conflict with your trademark
- The right to sue others who use a mark that is confusingly similar to yours
- The ability to license your trademark to others
- The right to request customs authorities to seize counterfeit goods
- The right to seek damages if your trademark is infringed
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period begins right after the publication date.
It lasts for three months from the publication date.
¿Se puede anular un registro de marca?
Las marcas registradas pueden ser canceladas por varias razones: derechos exclusivos, ser descriptivas, no ser distintivas, ser confusas, engañosas o denigrantes, ser funcionales, violar derechos de autor, derechos de una marca reconocida, usar emblemas, banderas estatales o escudos de armas protegidos, derechos asociados a nombres comerciales, diseños registrados o nombres propios, ser genéricas, usar una indicación geográfica, o atentar contra principios morales y buenas costumbres.
Can you claim priority for a patent application in Brunei?
Yes, you can claim priority for an application in Brunei. Here are the conditions:
- Your home country must be a member of the Paris Convention.
- Your application in your home country should be filed at least 6 months before the one in Brunei.
- Your home country must also be a member of the World Trade Organization.
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered?
Once your trademark is registered, it will be valid for 10 years.
Does registering a trademark in Brunei provide me with any legal rights?
In Brunei, the "first to use" principle is followed. This means you don't need to register a trademark to have rights to it.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application?
Any individual or entity has the right to challenge a trademark application.
Should I sign a Power of Attorney?
Yes, you might be asked to sign a power of attorney during the prosecution process.
Can a registration be canceled?
You can cancel a registered mark for these reasons:
- Someone else owns the rights
- The mark just describes something
- The mark isn't unique
- The mark is misleading, offensive, or false
- The mark serves a functional purpose
- It violates copyright
- It infringes on a famous mark
- It uses protected symbols, emblems, or flags
- It infringes on a trade name
- It infringes on a registered design
- It infringes on a personal name
- The mark is generic
- The mark uses a geographical name
- The mark goes against public policy or morality
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
Typically, it takes about 9 months to get a trademark registered, as long as there are no objections or oppositions.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Brunei?
There are three stages in the trademark application process in Brunei:
What actions are necessary to meet the usage requirement for a registered mark?
You need to use the registered mark within 5 years after the registration is finalized. The usage can be minimal, but it must happen within Brunei.
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