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Trademark registration in Suriname, trademark search in Suriname, trademark protection in Suriname

A trademark in this country may be registered through the national trademark registration system, with the State Trademark Office.


Trademark Registration in Suriname: Requirements and Procedure

Trademark registration requirements in Suriname:

- 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.

Trademark registration procedure in Suriname:

The registration procedure lasts 6 months. After the registration the trademark 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 Suriname:

Trademark renewal in Suriname: For the trademark renewal we need the simply signed power of attorney. After renewal the protection lasts 10 years.
Trademark change in Suriname: For the change of name or address we need the simply signed power of attorney, the certificate of change of name and the list of trademarks concerned.
Trademark assignment in Suriname: For the trademark assignment we need the power of attorney signed by the assignee, the assignment document signed by the assignee. There are no tax implications, no stamp duty. The assignment may be done with or without Goodwill. Pending applications may not be assigned and unregistered marks may be assigned.
Trademark in use in Suriname: Non-use for 3 years following last use makes the registration vulnerable to cancellation; use in the Netherlands is sufficient.

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 Suriname

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