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The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Kyrgyzstan Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan, 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 Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan. 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 Kyrgyzstan.
- 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
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Kyrgyzstan after it has been submitted?
The application process includes the following steps:
- Compliance with formal requirements
- Proper classification
- Clarity of the application
- Non-descriptiveness
- Distinctiveness
- Non-deceptiveness
- No conflict with existing registrations
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered?
The trademark registration is valid for 10 years starting from the date you apply.
If I register my trademark in Kyrgyzstan, will it be protected in other countries?
Registering your trademark in Kyrgyzstan only provides protection within the borders of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Do I need to sign a Power of Attorney document?
Yes, you need to sign a power of attorney.
Can you claim priority for a patent application in Kyrgyzstan?
You can claim priority in Kyrgyzstan if:
- Your home country is part of the Paris Convention.
- Your home application was submitted no more than six months before the Kyrgyzstan application.
- International registrations include Kyrgyzstan as a designated country.
Is it necessary to use my trademark before applying for registration?
You don't need to use your trademark or plan to use it before applying for registration.
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period is not applicable.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application?
Opposition is not possible.
Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?
You don't need to use your trademark or plan to use it before applying for registration.
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
Typically, it takes about 10 months to get a trademark registered, assuming there are no objections or oppositions.
What actions are necessary to meet the usage requirement for a trademark?
You need to use the trademark within three years from when it was registered.
The usage can be minimal but must happen in this area.
What are the reasons for which a registration can be canceled?
Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:
- Ownership rights
- The mark is generic
- Copyright infringement
- Trade names
- The mark is descriptive
- The mark is functional
- The mark lacks distinctiveness
- The mark is misleading, deceptive, or disparaging
- Famous or well-known mark
- Registered design rights
- Geographical indication
- Rights in a personal name
- Representation of the mark's owner
- The mark violates public policy or moral principles
- Protection of armorial bearings, flags, and other state symbols
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
Registering a trademark grants the following rights:
- the sole right to use the trademark
- the ability to challenge a later registration that conflicts with yours
- the right to take legal action against others for infringement or using a mark that's confusingly similar
- the right to grant permission to others to use the trademark
- the right to request customs authorities to seize counterfeit goods
- the right to seek compensation for infringement
What rights do I have if I register a trademark in Kyrgyzstan?
To have rights to a trademark in Kyrgyzstan, you must register it. The country operates on a 'first to file' basis.
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