Macau Trademark (Valid for 7 years)

Product Description

Trademark Registration

What is Trademark

Trademark is a sign that distinguishes the goods and services of one trader from those of others. Typically a trademark can be words (including personal names), indications, designs, letters, characters, numerals, figurative elements, colours, sounds, smells, the shape of the goods or their packaging or any combination of the above. A sign must be capable of being recognized literally or graphically in order for it to be registered as a trademark.

Required Information and Documents

• Corporation Applicant: Business Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation
• Individual Applicant: Identity documents and address proof
• Application form
• Trademark image

Trademark Registration Flow

• Trademark Search
• Initial Application
• Substantive Examination
• Publication
• Issuance of Certificate

Preliminary Trademark Search

The Preliminary trademark search, while optional, to avoid legal complications in the future. The point of a trademark search is to ensure that the trademark is not already under application or registered by another entity in order to reduce the possibilities of the rejection or opposition raised.

Duration of Application

12-18 months

Validity Period

The registration is valid for 7 years.

Renewal

Renewal application for 7 years may be submitted 6 months before the expiry.

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