Trademarks: Cyprus (Greek)
General Information
International Agreements : Paris Convention, Madrid Agreement & Protocol.
Classification : Nice Classification (8th Edition) the applicant can claim “All goods in the Class” – Single Class Filing.
What is Registrable : Trademarks, Service Marks & Series Marks.
Priority under Paris Convention : Yes
Examination : Yes
Publication : Yes – in the Official Gazette
Opposition : Yes – within 2 months as of Publication date, and can be extended by filing a request for extension.
Time Frame for Registration : 18-24 Months
Registration Term : 7 Years from filing date
Renewal Term : 14 Years
Cancellation : Non-use for a period of 5 years makes the registration vulnerable to cancellation.
Marking Requirements : None
Assignments - Must Assignments be recorded ? Yes
Can pending applications be Assigned ? Yes – it will be examined but not recorded until the mark is registered.
Licenses - Must Licenses be recorded ? No
Can pending application be Licensed ? Yes – it will be examined but not recorded until the mark is registered.
Filing Requirements
Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed & Stamped.
- Details of the mark, Class(es) and Applicant.
- Prints of the Mark.
Renewal of Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed & Stamped.
- Details of the Registration.
Assignment Recordal Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed & Stamped by the Assignee.
- Assignment Document in its original form OR a Certified copy thereof.
- Details of the Mark.
License Recordal Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed & Stamped.
- License Document in its original form OR a Certified copy thereof.
- Details of the Marks.
Change of Name/Address Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed & Stamped.
- A certified copy of the document attesting the change of Name and/or Address.