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1. 法律法规：
Prime Minister’s Decree on Trademarks No 06/PM (1995)
2. 定义：
A trademark is a sign used for the purpose of indicating a connection between a person having the right to use the sign and his goods or services. A sign includes words, logos, labels, names, letters, numbers or a combination of the above.
3. 条件：
A trade mark has to fulfil the following conditions in order to claim protection.
it must be distinctive
it cannot be generic
it cannot be deceptively similar to a previous or existing trademark.
it cannot be a geographical name or surname
it cannot be deceptive or confusing
it cannot be scandalous or offensive
it cannot have direct reference to the character or nature of the goods/services
4. 成员资格：
√ – 巴黎公约
X – Madrid Protocol
Laos is a member of the Paris Convention from 1998, whereby applications from convention countries will be subject to the same priority date in Laos. The application for priority has to be made within six months of the first application in a convention country.
5. 优先权规则：
“First to File“ is the rule followed by Laos in determining priority of trademarks.
6. 注册期限与续展：
A trade mark once registered is valid for a term of 10 years and can be renewed every 10 years.
1. 法律法规：
Prime Minister’s Decree on Trademarks No 06/PM (1995)
2. 定义：
A trademark is a sign used for the purpose of indicating a connection between a person having the right to use the sign and his goods or services. A sign includes words, logos, labels, names, letters, numbers or a combination of the above.
3. 条件：
A trade mark has to fulfil the following conditions in order to claim protection.
it must be distinctive
it cannot be generic
it cannot be deceptively similar to a previous or existing trademark.
it cannot be a geographical name or surname
it cannot be deceptive or confusing
it cannot be scandalous or offensive
it cannot have direct reference to the character or nature of the goods/services
4. 成员资格：
√ – 巴黎公约
X – Madrid Protocol
Laos is a member of the Paris Convention from 1998, whereby applications from convention countries will be subject to the same priority date in Laos. The application for priority has to be made within six months of the first application in a convention country.
5. 优先权规则：
“First to File“ is the rule followed by Laos in determining priority of trademarks.
6. 注册期限与续展：
A trade mark once registered is valid for a term of 10 years and can be renewed every 10 years.
1. 申请
Every applicant is required to an application to the registrar of patents within 12 months of priority date
2. Substantive Examination
A substantive examination takes place 6 months from the date of publication.
5. 注册
The duration of registration takes a minimum period of 2 months. The registration is effective from date of application.
The following information and/or documents are required to file an application for a trademark application in Laos:-
1. Application form.
2. 授权委托书。
3. Twenty (20) clear copy of the mark.
4. A list of goods or services (which closely follow the Nice International Classification).
5. The full name, nationality and registered address of the applicant.
6. For marks that contain non-English words, a certified transliteration and translation.
项目 | 官方费用 (USD) | 专业费用 (USD) |
|---|---|---|
Search per mark per class | – | 150 |
Filing application for one class upon registration | 152 | 324 |
Recordal of change of name, address, applicant, etc. | 40 | 250 |
Recordal of Assignment, per mark | 40 | 300 |
基本要求
文档 | 备注 | 提交时间 |
|---|---|---|
授权书 | signed and notarized | A copy on filing date with the original to be submitted within one month |
Mark | not larger than 8x8cm | 提交时 |
(if applicable) Additional Documents for Claiming Convention Priority
文档 | 备注 | 提交时间 |
|---|---|---|
优先权文件 | notarized | A copy on filing date with the original to be submitted within one month |
(if applicable) Documents for Filing a Request of Recordals of Assignments
文档 | 备注 | 提交时间 |
|---|---|---|
A Power of Attorney (POA) | notarized | 提交时 |
Photocopy of Certificate of Trademark registration | 提交时 | |
Original notarized/certified copy of the Trademark Assignment Agreement | notarized | 提交时 |
(if applicable) Documents for Filing a Request of Recordals of Changes
文档 | 备注 | 提交时间 |
|---|---|---|
A Power of Attorney (POA) | notarized | 提交时 |
Photocopy of Certificate of Trademark registration | 提交时 | |
Original Declaration of Change of Name/Address of legal document showing the change of name/address | notarized | 提交时 |
(if applicable) Documents for Filing an Opposition or Counter-Opposition
(Deadline for Applying is during 3 Months Publication Period of the Trade Mark Application to be Opposed)
文档 | 备注 | 提交时间 |
|---|---|---|
A Power of Attorney (POA) | notarized | 提交时 |
Affidavit of use | notarized / or certified | 提交时 |
Evidence of use of the mark in Laos (such as bill of lading, packages, advertising and/or promoting materials, brochures, photographs, etc.) | 提交时 |
