Trademark registration in Madagascar, trademark search in Madagascar: national trademark registration, international trademark registration

• Trademark Search in Madagascar
  
  Trademark search conducted by our patent attorneys will secure a successful trademark registration and a better trademark protection.
• Trademark Registration & Trademark Certificate in Madagascar
  
  Trademark registration done by our trade mark attorneys will help you obtain the best trademark protection. Our trade mark attorneys will register your national trademarks, WIPO - international trademarks and CTM - european trademarks.
• Trademark Renewal in Madagascar
  
  Trademark renewal in due time is essential for preservation of the trademark protection.
• Trademark Certificate (when requested separately) in Madagascar
  
  Trademark certificate proofs trademark ownership.
• Appeal Against a Final Refusal in Madagascar
  
  Appeal against a final refusal

Trademark Registration in Madagascar: Requirements and Procedure

Trademark registration requirements in Madagascar:

- Power of attorney in French language and notarized. 
- Design of the trademark in JPEG format in case of a graphical trademark (not required for word mark).
- The detaliation of goods and/or services for witch the trademark will be registered or the classes in case they are known.
- Details of the trademark owner (name, address, registration number).
- Invoicing details (name, address, fiscal number, registration number).
- Certified copy of priority document in case priority is to be claimed.

Trademark registration procedure in Madagascar:

The trademark registration procedure lasts 24 months. After the registration it will be published in the Official Gazette. There is no opposition period. The protection lasts 10 years from the filing date.

Other trademark procedures in Madagascar:

Trademark renewal in Madagascar: The trademark renewal may be done within the 12 months before expiry. For the renewal we need a power of attorney notarized. After trademark renewal, the protection lasts 10 years.Trademark changes Madagascar: For changing the name or the address is needed a notarized power of attorney and the certificate of change with verified French translation and address of registrant both before and after change and the original Chinese certificate of registration
Trademark assignments in Madagascar: For the trademark assignment we need the power of attorney simply signed, the assignment deed legalized. Trademark assignments in Madagascar may be done with or without Goodwill. Pending application and unregistered mark may not be assigned. For the registration of a trademark license we need the power of attorney signed by both parties and notarized and the license agreement notarized.
Trademark use in Madagascar: Non-use for 3 years from the effective date makes the registration vulnerable to cancellation. It is possible to file an intent-to-use application in Madagascar.

You may download our Power of Attorney here. However, it would be advisable to send us the details related to your name and address so that we will fill the form for you, for your convenience.

OTHER SERVICES:

1. Market watch for national, international and community trademarks that are registered in this country.
2. Translation services.
3. Valuation services and notoriety studies.

Trademark Legislation of Madagascar

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