[1] requirements
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proceedings |
documents |
remarks |
time of filing |
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[application] |
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power of attorney |
- notarized |
a copy on filing date with the original to be submitted with one month from the filing date |
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mark |
- not larger than 8x8cm - 15 color prints if the trademark is required to be protected in color |
on filing date |
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description |
- a list of goods and /or services in accordance with the International Classification on which the application is to be applied |
on filing date |
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priority documents |
- certified copy |
a copy on filing date with the original to be submitted with one month from the filing date |
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[assignment] |
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power of attorney |
- notarized |
a copy on filing date with the original submitted within one month late |
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certificate of trademark registration |
- copy |
on filing date |
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deed of assignment |
- notarized |
a copy on filing date with the original submitted within one month late |
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[change] |
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power of attorney |
- notarized |
a copy on filing date with the original submitted within one month late |
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certificate of trademark registration |
- copy |
on filing date |
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declaration of change of name and address or legal documents effecting the change |
- notarized |
a copy on filing date with the original submitted within one month late |
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[renewal] |
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power of attorney |
- notarized |
a copy on filing date with the original submitted within one month late |
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certificate of trademark registration |
- copy |
on filing date |
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mark |
- 10 samples of mark |
on filing date |
[2] term
A certificate of trademark registration in Lao shall be effective from the granting date and last for 10 years from the filing date and renewable for every consecutive 10-year term. However, under the recent amended IP Act, the term of certificates of trademark registration lasts 10 years from the date of registration.
[3] renewal
Renewal of trademark registration in Laos shall be made within six months prior to the date of expiration of term. However, a 6-month grace period is allowed for the late payment of the renewal fee, without an additional surcharge.
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