Trade Mark?
As provided for in the Trade Marks Act (Act No.19 of 1992 as amended by Act No.14 of 1997), Article 1 (1), TRADE MARK means a sign in the form of a picture, name, word, letters, figures, colour composition, or a combination of these elements which has distinguishing features and is used in the activities of trading in good and services.
Acts and Regulations on Trade Mark
Consolidated Trade Marks Law (Unofficial Translation)
- Act No.19 of 1992 regarding Trade Mark;
- Act No.14 of 1997 regarding the Amendment of Act No.19 of 1992;
- Government Regulation No.23 of 1993 regarding Procedure of Registration of Trade Marks;
- Government Regulation No.24 of 1993 regarding Classes of Goods or Services for Registration of Trade Marks;
- Government Regulation No.32 of 1995 regarding Trade Mark Appeal Commission;
- Decree of Minister of Justice No.M.01-HC.01.01 of 1987 regarding Refusal of Trade Marks Registration which are similar to Well Known Trade Marks;
- Decree of Minister of Justice No.Y.S.5/5/25 of 1991 regarding Refusal of Registration of Well Known Trade Marks or Trade Marks which are similar to Well Known Trade Marks;
- Decree of Minister of Justice No.M.02-HC.01.10 of 1993 regarding Fees for Trade Marks Registration;
- Decree of Minister of Justice No.M.04-PR.07.10 of 1996 regarding Secretariat of Trade Marks Appeal Commission;
- Decree of Minister of Justice No.M.04-PR.08.10 of 1996 regarding Procedure of Trade Marks Appeal Petition;
- Instruction of Minister of Justice No.J.M.C.1/19 of 1978 regrading Combination Marks.
Highlights on Trade Mark