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
Ukraine Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Ukraine 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 Ukraine, 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 Ukraine 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 Ukraine. 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 Ukraine.
- 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
If I register my trademark in Ukraine, will it be protected in other countries?
Trademark registration in Ukraine only provides protection within its borders. To ensure your trademark is protected in Crimea, it's advisable to register it under both Ukrainian and Russian laws.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application?
Any person has the right to challenge a trademark application.
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 applications that conflict
- right to cancel later conflicting registrations
- right to sue for infringement if others use a confusingly similar trademark
- right to seek damages for infringement
- right to request customs to seize counterfeit goods
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 Ukraine after filing?
The application process consists of the following steps:
- formal requirements
- classification
- clarity
- descriptiveness
- distinctiveness
- deceptiveness
- conflicts with existing registrations
- applicant's name
- date of application
- applicant's address
- application number
- goods/services
- trademark representation
- priority claim details
- International Classification of Figurative Elements index
- representative's name
- correspondence address
- representative's address
Does registering a trademark in Ukraine provide me with any legal rights?
To have rights to a trademark in Ukraine, you must register it. Ukraine operates on a 'first to file' basis.
Do I need to provide a Power of Attorney?
Yes, you must provide a power of attorney.
Can someone claim priority for a patent application in Ukraine, and if so, what are the requirements?
To claim priority in Ukraine, the following conditions must be met:
- The applicant's country must be a member of the Paris Convention.
- The original application must have been filed within the last six months before applying in Ukraine.
- The applicant needs to submit a priority declaration, including the filing date and application number of the earlier application.
- A Ukrainian translation of the application must be submitted to the Patent Office within three months from the application date.
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. Even a small amount of use is enough, but it must happen in Ukraine.
Can a registration be canceled?
Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:
- Ownership rights
- Copyright infringement
- The mark is descriptive
- The mark serves a functional purpose
- The mark lacks distinctiveness
- The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive
- Rights under Article 6bis of the Paris Convention
- Rights under Article 8 of the Paris Convention
- Rights under Article 6septies of the Paris Convention
- Registered design rights
- Rights in a personal name
- The mark is generic
- The mark includes a geographical indication
- The mark violates public policy or moral principles
What is the duration of the opposition period for a trademark application?
The opposition period starts when interested parties find out about a conflicting trademark application.
A trademark application can be opposed at the Patent Office. It cannot be done in court. The deadline is up to five days before the trademark registration decision is finalized.
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.
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.
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