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The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Uganda Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Uganda Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
Uganda's trademark registration can be obtained through two ways: register through the ARIPO Treaty, which extends protection to multiple countries, or register directly with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau.
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Uganda, 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 Uganda 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 Uganda. 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 Uganda.
- 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
Sure, here's a rewritten version of the question: "Is it necessary for me to sign a Power of Attorney?"
Yes, you need to sign a power of attorney.
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period starts shortly after the publication and lasts until 60 days have passed since the publication date.
The opposition period concludes at the end of the 60th day following the publication.
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered?
The trademark registration is valid for an initial period of seven years.
Is it possible to claim priority for a trademark application in Uganda?
If the applicant's home country is part of ARIPO, they can claim priority for their application. It's advisable to speak with a local trademark attorney for further details.
What actions are necessary to meet the usage requirement?
You need to use the trademark commercially within three years in this area.
Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?
You need to either be using the trademark already or have plans to use it when you apply.
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
Registering a trademark grants the following rights:
- exclusive use of the trademark
- ability to license the trademark to others
- right to oppose later conflicting trademark applications
- right to cancel later conflicting trademark registrations
- right to request customs to seize counterfeit imports
- right to claim damages for trademark infringement
- right to sue for infringement if others use a confusingly similar trademark
If I register my trademark in Uganda, will it be protected in other countries?
Registering your trademark in Uganda only protects it within Uganda's borders.
What rights do I have if I register a trademark in Uganda?
To gain rights, trademark owners must complete the registration process. In Uganda, the principle of first to file applies.
Can a registration be canceled?
You can cancel a registration. If the registration hasn't been used or if there's already a proven registration in the original country, it can be canceled.
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
Typically, it takes about 8 months to get a trademark registered, as long as there are no objections or challenges.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Uganda after filing?
The application process follows these steps:
- Checking formalities
- Classification of goods/services
- Ensuring clarity
- Assessing descriptiveness
- Evaluating distinctiveness
- Checking for deceptiveness
- Identifying conflicts with existing registrations
- Applicant's name
- Applicant's address
- Trademark representation
- Goods or services covered
- Relevant class
- Date of filing
- Filing number
- Agent's name
- Priority details (if applicable)
Who is allowed to challenge my trademark application?
Any person has the right to challenge a trademark application.
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