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
Fiji Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Fiji 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 Fiji, 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 Fiji 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
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Fiji after filing?
The application process follows these steps: first is examination, then publication, and finally registration.
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
Registering a trademark grants the following rights:
- exclusive use of the trademark
- ability to oppose later conflicting trademark applications
- ability to cancel later conflicting trademark registrations
- right to take legal action against infringement
- right to license the trademark to others
- ability to request customs to seize counterfeit goods
- right to seek compensation for infringement
Does registering a trademark in Fiji provide me with any legal rights?
In Fiji, you don't need to register a trademark to have rights to it. The country uses a 'first to use' or 'first to register' system.
If I register my trademark in Fiji, will it be protected in other countries?
Your trademark registration only covers Fiji.
Is it possible to claim priority for applications in Fiji?
It is not possible to claim priority in Fiji.
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered?
The registration is valid for 14 years in other countries and 10 years in the UK.
The duration starts from the date you apply.
Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?
You must either be using the trademark already or have a genuine intention to use it when you apply.
Do I need to sign a Power of Attorney document?
Yes, you need to sign a power of attorney.
What actions are necessary to meet the usage requirement for a trademark?
To satisfy the use requirement, a trademark must be actively used within the five years before the action is filed.
The usage can be minimal, but it must be genuine and take place within this jurisdiction.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application?
Any person can challenge a trademark application.
What are the reasons for which a registration can be canceled?
Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:
- Violation of proprietary rights
- The mark is descriptive
- The mark lacks distinctiveness
- The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive
- Copyright infringement
- The mark is generic
- Geographical indication issues
- The mark violates public policy or moral principles
- Refer to Section VII.A. for Use Requirements
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period starts on the day the application is published.
It ends three months after the publication date.
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