Trademark registration in Rwanda, trademark search in Rwanda, trademark protection in Rwanda

• Trademark Search in Rwanda
  
  Trademark search conducted by our patent attorneys will secure a successful trademark registration and a better trademark protection.
• Trademark Registration & Trademark Certificate in Rwanda
  
  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 Rwanda
  
  Trademark renewal in due time is essential for preservation of the trademark protection.
• Trademark Certificate (when requested separately) in Rwanda
  
  Trademark certificate proofs trademark ownership.
• Appeal Against a Final Refusal in Rwanda
  
  Appeal against a final refusal

Trademark Registration in Rwanda: Requirements and Procedure

Trademark registration requirements in Rwanda:

- Power of attorney simply signed. 
- Design of the trademark in JPEG format in case of a graphical trademark (not required for word mark).
- The details 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.
All the documents must accompany the application when it is filed.

Trademark registration procedure in Rwanda:

The registration procedure lasts 12 - 18 months. The protection is unlimited. There is no opposition period.

Other trademark procedures in Rwanda:

Trademark renewal in Rwanda: There is no renewal procedure.
Trademark change in Rwanda: For the change of name or address we need the power of attorney simply signed, the certificate of change of name and the original certificate registration for endorsement.
Trademark assignments in Rwanda: For the assignment we need the power of attorney simply signed, the deed of assignment with verified French translation and the original certificate of registration for endorsement.

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 Rwanda

You may request our services by sending to us a mail to office@intellektus.com.