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Cyprus Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Cyprus Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
In Cyprus, there are two ways to protect your trademark: register a European Union Trademark, which covers all 27 member states, or register directly with the Department of Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver.
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Cyprus, 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 Cyprus 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
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Cyprus after filing?
In Cyprus, the trademark application process consists of three main stages: examination, publication, and registration.
Can you claim priority when applying for a patent in Cyprus?
Yes, you can claim priority in Cyprus if:
- Your home country is a member of the Paris Convention.
- You filed your home application within the last 6 months before applying in Cyprus.
How long is my trademark valid once it has been registered?
The trademark is valid for 7 years starting from the application date.
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
The typical time it takes to get a trademark registered is about 18 months, as long as there are no objections or challenges.
If I register my trademark in Cyprus, will it be protected in other regions?
When you register a trademark in Cyprus, it is protected throughout the entire island, except for Northern Cyprus.
Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?
You don't have to use a trademark before applying for registration.
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period begins on the publication date and lasts for two months from that date.
What actions are necessary to meet the usage requirement for a trademark?
To meet the use requirement, you must use the trademark within 5 years from the application filing date. The use can be minimal but must occur within Cyprus.
Do I need to provide a signed Power of Attorney?
You need to provide a signed Power of Attorney.
Does registering a trademark in Cyprus provide me with any legal rights?
In Cyprus, you don't need to register a trademark to have rights to it. The "first to file" rule applies, meaning the first person to register the trademark gets the rights.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application?
Any person or entity has the right to challenge a trademark application.
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
Having a registered trademark gives the owner several rights:
- Exclusive use of the trademark
- Challenge later applications that conflict with theirs
- Request cancellation of conflicting registrations made after theirs
- License the trademark to others
- Take legal action against those who infringe on the trademark
- Seek compensation from those who infringe
- Request the seizure of counterfeit products
Can a registration be revoked?
Yes, you can cancel a registered trademark for the following reasons:
- The mark is misleading or deceptive
- It goes against morals or public policy
- The application was made in bad faith
- Requirements for use under Section VIII.A. are not fulfilled
- The mark is prohibited in Cyprus
- It involves the use of an emblem or badge of public interest
- It violates Article 6ter of the Paris Convention
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