Afghanistan
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| TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
| Classification |
International, Nice 9th Edition. Single-class system. Goods and services can be registered. No trademark protection is available for alcoholic beverages |
| Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
| Renewal | 10 years from the filing date and every 10 years thereafter |
| Use provisions |
Non-use of a mark for a consecutive period of 3 years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties |
| PATENT INFORMATION | |
| There is currently no patent law in force in Afghanistan, although the country joined the Paris Convention in May 2017 and it is hoped that the patent law will come into force within the next few months. The only means presently available for obtaining any kind of "protection" for an invention is by publishing a Cautionary Notice in the local newspaper | |
| DESIGN INFORMATION | |
| There is currently no design law in force in Afghanistan, although the country joined the Paris Convention in May 2017 and it is hoped that a design law will come into force within the next few months. The only means presently available for obtaining any kind of "protection" for a design is by publishing a Cautionary Notice in the local newspaper | |
Fri, 28/10/2016 - 07:21
The Afghanistan Patent and Trademark Office has issued new rules and regulations introducing a single class registration system for trade marks, replacing the previous multi-class system. From 11 March 2016 a separate application is required per class of goods or services.