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2. Madagascar announced a new industrial property law in July 1989, which includes patents, trademarks, and designs. Regarding trademarks, it mainly stipulates the designation of local trademark agents. Due to Madagascar's withdrawal from the African Intellectual Property Organization on December 31, 1976, trademark registration applications submitted before this date can apply for priority. December 9, 1994 is the final deadline for applying for priority.
3. The trademark registration authority in Madagascar is the Madagascar Industrial Property Office, and the official languages are Malagasy and French.
4. The trademark registration in Madagascar follows the principle of "application first".
5. The trademark adopts the Nice classification and multi class system, and the elements that can be registered as a trademark include: text, graphics, color combinations, three-dimensional logos, etc.
Madagascar is a party to international intellectual property treaties such as the Paris Convention and the TRIPS Agreement; Madagascar is a member of the Madrid Protocol, therefore, trademark registration can be applied for through two channels: "single country registration" and "Madrid international registration designating Madagascar".
The trademark registration in Madagascar is valid for 10 years, and can be renewed within 12 months before the expiration date. The renewal period is 10 years.
1. Trademark design
2. Applicant's identification documents
3. Trademark Agency Authorization Letter (if applicable)
4. Types and specifics of goods or services
5. Trademark Registration Application Form
Submit, accept, review, approve, and issue a certificate.
After the application for trademark registration in Madagascar is submitted, the official will first conduct a formal examination, mainly to examine whether the application materials and classification information comply with the regulations. After completion, a substantive examination will be conducted, mainly to examine the distinctiveness of the trademark, whether it violates the prohibition and prohibition clauses, and whether it conflicts with the prior trademark. If the examination is passed, it will be registered; If the review fails, a rejection notice will be issued, and the applicant must respond within the time limit specified in the rejection notice.
The Madagas trademark has no objection procedure and will be directly announced and registered after approval.
If the whole process goes smoothly, it will take about 9-12 months.
