Intellectual Property Registration Process

Key Steps, Processes & Procedures

1) TRADEMARK REGISTRATION

  1. Check the IP database to ensure the mark is not already registered.
  2. Include trademark logo, word, or symbol.
  3. Classify goods/services under the NICE Classification (45 classes).
  4. Provide proprietor’s details.
  5. Attach signed Power of Attorney if an agent is acting.
  6. Prepare 3 stereotype blocks.
  7. Pay required fees.
  8. File application with the IP Division.
  9. Formality & substantive examination to ensure legal requirements are met. Office communicates to applicant’s eligibility for registration.
  10. Published in the IP office journal.
  11. 1st publication opens a 3-month opposition window.
  12. If no opposition, 2nd publication is done.
  13. Trademark certificate issued, valid for 10 years.

2. PATENT REGISTRATION

  1. Make a request for grant of patent that include invention description, claims, abstract, and drawings.
  2. Pay filing fees and submit all documents to IP Division.
  3. Check completeness of application, inventor details, and technical description.
  4. Request search within one month. Communicate search fees to applicants.
  5. International searching authority evaluates prior art.
  6. Receives type search report listing relevant prior art affecting novelty and inventive steps.
  7. Publish approved application in IP office journal.
  8. Patent certificate issued, valid for 20 years under the Patent & Industrial Design Act.

3. COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION

  1. Include title, description, type of work (literary, artistic, musical, audio-visual, software, derivative).
  2. Provide author’s and owner’s details, nationality, DOB, and date of creation/publication.
  3. If applicable, include assignee, transferee, or licensee information.
  4. Published works: 2 complete copies.
  5. Unpublished works: 1 copy.
  6. Affidavit confirming authorship/ownership.
  7. Attach passport/ID and pay applicable fees.
  8. IP Division reviews and records the work for legal recognition, ownership verification, licensing, and transfer purposes.

Services Offer

Intellectual Property Registration FeesCharges
Registration of TrademarksNle600
Renewal of TrademaksNle600
Assignment of TrademarksNle300
Merge of TrademarksNle300
Change of NameNle200
Change of AddressNle200
Search FeeNle50
Withdrawal of TrademarksNle200
Concellation of TrademarksNle200
Amendment of TrademarksNle200
Trademarks Certified True CopyNle100
Re-ClassificationNle400
CopyrightNle1,600
Registration of Natural PatentNle5,000
Registration of Series of TrademarksNle600
Licenses of TrademarksNle30

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