Djibouti
CLASSIFICATION
11th edition – multiclass application
SEARCH
Possible for word and device marks
EXAMINATION
On formal grounds only
OPPOSITION
No provisions
PROTECTION TERM
10 years from filing date and renewable for like periods
USE
Vulnerable to cancellation if mark has not been used for 5 years from filingNot possible for responding to office actions
Filing Requirements
Filing Requirements
- Copy of priority document, if priority is claimed, certified
What you need to know
- All documents must be submitted at the time of filing
Filing Requirements
- Simple copy of latest certificate of registration
What you need to know
- Grace period of 6 months
Filing Requirements
- Certificate of change of name/address with French translation, notarized
- Simple copy of latest certificate of registration
What you need to know
- May be recorded for applications and registrations
Filing Requirements
- Deed of assignment with sworn French translation, legalized
What you need to know
- Trademarks may be assigned with or without the goodwill of the business concerned
- May be recorded for registration only
Filing Requirements
- Certificate of merger with sworn French translation, legalized
- Simple copy of latest certificate of registration
What you need to know
- May be recorded for registrations only
Filing Requirements
- License agreement with sworn French translation, legalized
- Simple copy of latest certificate of registration
What you need to know
- License recordal is compulsory in order to be effective against third parties
- May be recorded for registrations only
EQUIVALENT SEARCH
Not Possible
EXAMINATION
As to novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability
PUBLICATION
No Provisions
OPPOSITION
No Provisions
ANNUITIES
Due annually on the anniversary of the filing date and payable on pending applications for consecutive periods of 5 years. 6 months grace period for late payment with a surcharge
PROTECTION TERM
20 years from the filing dateFiling Requirements
Simply signed POA required for all of the below procedures
Filing Requirements
- Copy of priority document, if priority is claimed, certified
What you need to know
- All documents must be submitted at the time of filing
Filing Requirements
- Simple copy of latest certificate of registration
What you need to know
- Grace period of 6 months
Filing Requirements
- Certificate of change of name/address with French translation, notarized
- Simple copy of latest certificate of registration
What you need to know
- May be recorded for applications and registrations
Filing Requirements
- Deed of assignment with sworn French translation, legalized
What you need to know
- Trademarks may be assigned with or without the goodwill of the business concerned
- May be recorded for registration only
Filing Requirements
- Certificate of merger with sworn French translation, legalized
- Simple copy of latest certificate of registration
What you need to know
- May be recorded for registrations only
Filing Requirements
- License agreement with sworn French translation, legalized
- Simple copy of latest certificate of registration
What you need to know
- License recordal is compulsory in order to be effective against third parties
- May be recorded for registrations only
PROTECTION TERM
5 years from filing date
EXAMINATION
As to novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicabilityFiling Requirements
- POA, simply signed
- 3 copies of representations of the design
- Description of the design
- Official copy of earlier filing, if applicable
- Copy of priority document, if priority is claimed, certified
What you need to know
- All documents must be submitted at the time of filing
What you need to know
- Allowed for 2 consecutive terms of 5 years each
| Title | SERVICE | TYPE | LAST UPDATED | DOWNLOAD PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djibouti Power of Attorney for Trademarks | Trademark | POA | May 6, 2015 | download |
| LAW | SERVICE | DOWNLOAD PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Djibouti Trademark Law | Trademark | download |
| Djibouti Patent Law | Patent | download |
| Djibouti Design Law | Design | download |
| Djibouti Copyright Law | Copyright | download |
World Intellectual Property Organization, World Trade Organization, Paris Convention, Berne Convention
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