Trademark registration in Uganda, trademark search in Uganda: national trademark registration, trademark registration with ARIPO

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

Trademark Registration in Uganda: Requirements and Procedure

Trademark registration requirements in Uganda:

- Power of attorney simply signed. 
- 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 Uganda:

The registration procedure lasts 6 months. After the acceptance the trademark will be published in the Uganda Gazette, the opposition can be filed within 2 months. The protection lasts 7 years from the filing date.

Other trademark procedures in Uganda:

Trademark renewal in Uganda: For the renewal we need the power of attorney simply signed. After renewal, the protection lasts 14 years.
Trademark change in Uganda: For changing the name or address we need the power of attorney simply signed under the new name and the official document certifying changing the name.
Trademark assignments in Uganda: For the assignment we need the power of attorney signed by the assignee, the deed of assignment signed by both parties. There are no tax implications, no stamp duty. Assignments may be made with or without Goodwill. Pending applications may be assigned. Unregistered marks may not be assigned.
Trademark use in Uganda: Non-use for 5 years following the date of registration makes the trademark vulnerable to cancellation, unless it is a defensive registration of a well-known trademark.

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 Uganda

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