Can a trademark application be amended in Laos?

During the examination period, the trademark applicant can amend the application at any time, provided that such amendment is performed before the registration of the mark, final refusal, or at the end of other considerations of said application, without having to pay official fees and service fees. The amendment must not add a list, a class of goods, or a service, or make any changes to the original characteristics of the mark in the application.

Can the type of the mark be amended in Laos?

You can amend any mark type specified in an initial application to be a Trademark, Collective Mark, or Certification Mark. In the event that the mark has been amended to be a Collective Mark or a Certification Mark, the trademark applicant is required to file a new application together with the appropriate supporting documentation.

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