 |
 |
   | ||||
| Patents Trademarks Licences | Eurasian & Belorussian Patent Attorney | |||||
Frequently Asked QuestionsYour question
Is a local agent a must for foreign applicants to proceed with IP-related matters before the Belarasian Patent Office?
— Yes. Any foreigner or foreign enterprise intending to apply for registration of a trademark and for any other matter concerning IP objects in Belarus shall entrust any of such procedures to his or her patent attorney.
Is it necessary to notarize or legalize the Power of Attorney?
— No. Notarization and legalization of the Power of Attorney and other relevant certificates from a foreign person or foreign enterprise are not necessary provided the POA is drawn up according to the requirements of the Belarusian Patent Office.
Are there any special requirements as to the prints of trademarks?
— The reproduction of the trademark must be clear and easy to paste and shall be printed on smooth and clean durable paper or substituted by a photograph. Where an application is filed for the registration of a three-dimensional mark, an axonometric view of the mark shall be submitted.
Is the International Classification of Goods and Services adopted in Belarus?
— Yes.
Is multi-class application available in Belarus?
— Yes.
When shall the priority document be submitted to the PTO if priority is claimed in Belarus?
— Certified priority document shall be submitted within 3 months from the filing date of the Belarusian application.
Your question
© 2010, IP Credo
Tel: +375-17-2101800 (2844817) Fax: +375-17-2101030 (2846295)