17 February

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How long does the trademark registration process take in Laos?

The Lao IP Law No. 38/NA of November 15, 2017 does not establish a time limit for the Department of Intellectual Property of Laos to conduct formality and substantive examination of trademark applications in Laos. In practice, it usually takes around 10-12 months from the filing date to obtain a Trademark Registration Certificate in Laos in smooth cases (i.e. without oppositions, office actions, etc.). Related Articles: Questions on trademark registration and protection in Laos What types of trademarks can be registered in Laos? How to register a trademark in Laos? What are the requirements for trademark registration in Laos? What are...

17 February

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What are the fees for trademark registration in Laos?

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A multi-class trademark application is acceptable in Laos, meaning that a trademark application can cover more than 01 class. The examination process for a multi-class application is more complex than for a single-class application, as the trademark office must review the mark in each class to determine if there are any conflicting marks. This can result in a longer examination process and a higher likelihood of objections or rejections. Therefore, it is advisable to file a single-class trademark application in Laos to avoid delays if a certain class of goods/services is refused registration. The fees shall NOT increase if one class...

17 February

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What are the requirements for trademark registration in Laos?

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The following information and documents are required to provide us for trademark registration in Laos: Requisite Information: (i) Full name, address and nationality of the applicant; (ii) Description of the trademark: meaning, colors claimed, translation or transliteration of characters into English if the mark contains foreign characters; (iii) List of goods/services to be covered by the trademark and if possible, the class(es) of the respective goods/services according to the International Classification (if known) (iv) If a priority is claimed: statement of country, application number and filing date of the original foreign application from which the priority is claimed. Requisite Documents: (i) An original Power of Attorney (PoA) from...

17 February

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How to register a trademark in Laos?

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To register a trademark in Laos, you are advised to follow the following steps: (i) Conducting a pre-filing trademark search: Before applying for trademark registration, it is important to search the trademark database to ensure that your proposed trademark is available and not already in use by another party. (ii) Prepare the trademark application: Your trademark application should include the following information: the name and address of the applicant, a clear representation of the trademark (in words and/or images), a list of the goods and services that the trademark will be used for. (iii) File the trademark application: The trademark application can be...

17 February

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What types of trademarks can be registered in Laos?

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Marks are categorized into 04 (four) types for examination and registration purpose as per Article 5 of Decision No. 2822/MOST dated 17 December 2019. Type 1: “Trademark”: A trademark is defined as a symbol or a combination of symbols used to distinguish the goods of individuals, legal entities, or organizations from the symbols of others. Symbols may be words, including invented words, signatures, names, figures, shape elements, outlines, photographs, three-dimensional pictures, animated images or packaging of goods, or a combination of colors or symbols; Type 2: “Service Mark”: A Service mark is a symbol or a combination of symbols used to distinguish the...

15 February

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Questions on trademark registration and protection in Laos

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Download What types of trademarks can be registered in Laos? Marks are categorized into 04 (four) types for examination and registration purpose as per Article 5 of Decision No. 2822/MOST dated 17 December 2019. Type 1: “Trademark”: A trademark is defined as a symbol or a combination of symbols used to distinguish the goods of individuals, legal entities, or organizations from the symbols of others. Symbols may be words, including invented words, signatures, names, figures, shape elements, outlines, photographs, three-dimensional pictures, animated images or packaging of goods, or a combination of colors or symbols; Type 2: “Service Mark”: A Service mark is a symbol...

14 February

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Conducting a trademark search in Cambodia: Why and How?

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Download 1. Why should a trademark search in Cambodia be conducted? Before filing a trademark application in Cambodia, it is advisable to conduct a search based on the trademark database of the Department of Intellectual Property of Cambodia (DIP) to determine the registrability of a proposed mark. Conducting a trademark search prior to filing is highly advised for a number of reasons. Avoid potential trademark infringement: Prior to submitting an application for trademark registration in Cambodia, conducting a trademark search may help identify any existing marks that are similar to the one you plan to register. This can assist you avoid infringing...

13 February

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Conducting a trademark search in Laos: Why and How?

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Before filing a trademark application in Laos, it is advisable to conduct a search based on the trademark database of the Department of Intellectual Property of Laos (DIP) to determine the registrability of a proposed mark. Conducting a pre-filing trademark search is highly recommended for several reasons: Avoid potential trademark infringement: A trademark search conducted before filing a trademark application in Laos might help uncover any existing marks that may be similar to the one you intend to register. This can help you avoid infringing on the trademark rights of others and prevent costly legal disputes down the road. Save time and...

30 January

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How can I file a cancellation action against an industrial design in Laos

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Download Entitlement: You or any third party has the right to submit a cancellation or elimination request of an industrial design registration within 05 (five) years as of the registration date in the publication in an official gazette for an industrial property registration with DIP. Grounds: Grounds for cancelling validity of industrial designs are provided in Article 45 of Lao IP Law as follows: The term of protection is expired; The design owner fails to renew his design patent and pay the applicable fees and service charges; The design patent is invalidated based on a finding that one or more requirements for...

30 January

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Can an industrial design be amended after registered/granted in Laos ?

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Download The Lao IP Law only permits the correction of errors related to name, address or the applicant’s name and address according to the template form provided by DIP found in the publication of a patent after it has been granted. Correction requests must be made within 60 days of the date of publication and DIP shall record all changes in the database, document the registration and publish in the official gazette for the registration of industrial property. After the industrial design has been registered, an industrial design owner may submit a request to modify partial information in the documents related to...