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The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Papua New Guinea Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea, 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 Papua New Guinea 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
If I register my trademark in Papua New Guinea, will it be protected in other countries?
Your trademark registration is only valid within Papua New Guinea.
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 challenges.
How long is my trademark valid once it has been registered?
The trademark registration is valid for 10 years starting from the date you apply.
Can a registration be canceled?
Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:
- Ownership rights
- Copyright infringement
- Lack of distinctiveness
- Descriptive nature
- Misleading, deceptive, or disparaging nature
- Generic nature
- Functional nature
- Geographical indication
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
Registering a trademark grants you the following rights:
- The sole right to use the trademark
- The ability to oppose later applications that conflict with your trademark
- The ability to cancel later registrations that conflict with your trademark
- The right to take legal action against others for infringement or using a mark that is confusingly similar
- The right to license the trademark to others
- The right to seek compensation if your trademark is infringed
Do I need to sign a Power of Attorney document?
A power of attorney is not mandatory for filing, but the Registry office may ask for it during the prosecution process.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Papua New Guinea after filing?
The application process follows these steps:
- formal requirements
- classification
- clarity
- descriptiveness
- distinctiveness
- deceptiveness
- conflicts with existing registrations
- trademark
- applicant's name
- applicant's address
- applicant's state or country of incorporation
- applicant's citizenship
- application number
- application date
- goods/services
- priority claim details
- trademark representation
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.
Who is allowed to challenge my trademark application?
Anyone can file an opposition.
What rights do I have if I register a trademark in Papua New Guinea?
You don't need to register a trademark to have rights to it. Using a trademark first can establish your ownership. In Papua New Guinea, the 'first to use' rule applies.
Can you claim priority for a patent application in Papua New Guinea?
You can claim priority in Papua New Guinea if:
- Your home country is part of the Paris Convention.
- Your home application was submitted no more than six months before the application in Papua New Guinea.
What actions are necessary to meet the usage requirement for a trademark?
A trademark must be used at least once within a three-year period.
The usage can be minimal but must take place within this jurisdiction.
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period starts on the publication date and lasts for three months.
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