Cyprus Trademarks

Filing Requirements:

1. Power of attorney, simply signed. A general power may be used for subsequent filings.

2. Copy of priority document, if priority is claimed, notarized.

3. 8 prints of the mark for each class.

* Items 1 and 3 must be submitted at the time of filing.

* Document 2 may be submitted within 3 months from filing date.

Classification:

The International Classification of Goods and Services (9th Edition) is followed. A separate application is required for each class.

Opposition:

Trademark applications accepted by the Registrar are published in the Official Gazette. Oppositions may be filed within 2 months from publication date.

Extension Of Time:

Extension of time for oppositions/counter-oppositions is possible.

Protection Term:

Trademark registrations are valid for 7 years from filing date and are renewable for like periods of 14 years each. There is a grace period of 3 months for late renewals with payment of a surcharge.

Documents Required For Renewal:

  • Power of attorney, simply signed.

Use Requirements:

Use of a trademark is not required for registration or renewal of a mark. However, a trademark is vulnerable to cancellation by any interested party if there has been no effective use of the mark for a period of 5 consecutive year from filing date.

Search:

An official search can be conducted for word marks and devices. The search takes 5 working days. A separate application is required for search in each class. The search report discloses similar and identical trademarks.

Assignment:

* Registered trademarks may be assigned with or without the goodwill of the business concerned.

* Documents required:

  • Power of attorney from the assignee, simply signed.
  • Deed of Assignment, simply signed.

Change Of Name/Address:

* A change of name/address can be recorded for trademark applications and registrations.

* Documents required:

  • Power of attorney, simply signed.
  • Certificate of change of name, notarized.
  • Change of address, only a power of attorney, simply signed, is required.

Licensing:

* License recordal is compulsory in order to be effective against third parties.

* Documents required:

  • Power of attorney, simply signed.
  • License agreement, notarized.
  • Statutory declaration and statement of case, notarized.

Merger:

* A merger may be recorded for trademark registrations only.

* Documents required:

  • Power of attorney, simply signed.
  • Copy of certificate of merger, notarized.

Marking:

Marking is not compulsory.

Cancellation:

A trademark is subject to cancellation before the Registrar by any interested party on absolute grounds or if it was unrightfully registered.

Registration Time Frame:

The approximate time frame for completing the registration process is 36 months.

Three Dimensional Trademark Applications:

Unacceptable.