Single/Multi-Class Jurisdiction

Multi-Class 

Can services be registered

Yes

Can Convention priority be claimed

Yes- applicant can claim priority of up to 6 months as per the convention

Is the International Classification

Yes - Nice Classification

Documentation required to file
  • Power of Attorney, simply signed. 
  • Information on prior use of the trademark in Bhutan, if any
  • Certified copy of the priority document 
Opposition period after publication

3 months from the date of publication.  

Renewal due

10 years from the filing date

Documents required to renew

Power of Attorney simply signed. 

Proof of use due

None due

Documents required to file proof of use

N/A

Can be struck off for non-use

A mark becomes vulnerable to an action for cancellation if it not been used in the preceding 3 years

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