Single/Multi-Class Jurisdiction

A single application may include several classes.

Can services be registered

Yes

Can priority be claimed

NO

International Classification

The International Classification of Goods and Services is followed

Documentation required to file
  1. Power of attorney, legalized up to the Afghanistan Consulate. A separate power of attorney is required for each application or set of applications. 
  2. Prints of the mark for each application. 

All the above documents must be submitted at the time of filing.

Opposition period after publication

30 days 

Renewal due

10 years from the filing date

Grace Period

6 months grace period 

Documents required to renew

Power of attorney, legalized; a copy of the latest valid registration certificate; and 10 prints of the mark.

Proof of use due

None due

Documents required to file proof of use

N/A

Can be struck off for non-use

Trademark is vulnerable to cancellation by any interested party if there has been no effective use of the mark for a period of 3 consecutive years from filing date.

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