Additional Services in Brunei
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Trademark Registration
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the website for the national trademark office of Brunei?
You can visit the national trademark office of Brunei online at: https://www.bruipo.com.bn/
What are the grounds for opposing a trademark application in Brunei?
Trademark applications can be challenged for the following reasons:
- Existing ownership rights
- Mark is too descriptive
- Mark lacks distinctiveness
- Mark is misleading, offensive, or deceptive
- Mark serves a functional purpose
- Violation of copyright
- Conflicts with a well-known mark
- Includes protected symbols, emblems, or flags
- Conflicts with a trade name
- Conflicts …
What are the advantages of using a trademark in Brunei before filing for registration?
Yes, using a trademark before filing has these advantages:
- The person who uses the mark first can register it
- It helps show the mark is unique and can counter challenges claiming it isn't distinctive
What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Brunei?
The following types of trademarks cannot be registered:
- Marks that go against moral standards or public order
- Common words or terms
- Names, symbols, or flags of countries, states, and international organizations
- Marks lacking distinctiveness
- Marks primarily used as names of geographic locations
- Fragrances
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Is the "Nice Classification" system used in Brunei?
Brunei uses an older version of the Nice Classification, covering Classes 1 to 42.
Is it permissible to use my trademark in Brunei before it is officially registered?
It's legal to use a trademark for your goods and services even if it's not registered yet.
Is Brunei part of the Madrid System for international trademark registration?
No, Brunei is not a member of the Madrid System, which includes the Madrid Protocol and Madrid Agreement.
What types of trademarks can be registered in Brunei?
In Brunei, you can register the following types of trademarks:
- Names
- Words
- Logos
- Certain 3D shapes
- Slogans
- Colors
- Holograms
- Trade dress or packaging
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