Yearly Archives: 2019

Filing an objection against a trademark application is one of the frequent requests of the clients. In this context, we are usually asked to estimate the chances of success for opposing the other party trademark application and provide the cost of the project. These questions are so reasonable because our clients understand benefits of objecting the trademark application at examination stage. Below we will explain the pros and cons of filing objection against a trademark application in Ukraine. This information

Incentives of the Customs Registration of Intellectual Property Objects in Ukraine The rights owner can enhance the protection of intellectual property rights by getting its properties registered with Ukrainian Customs Registry of Intellectual Property Objects (hereafter the Customs Registry). Not only trademarks, but also industrial designs and inventions, and even works of copyright and plant varieties, can be recorded with the Ukrainian Customs Registry. The customs registration allows the rights owner to control imports and exports of the goods with the use of

According to the Ukrainian legislation legal protection is granted to an industrial design that does not contradict public order, the principles of humanity and morality and complies with the conditions of patentability. What can be registered as industrial design in Ukraine? The object of an industrial design may be a shape, drawing, coloring, or combinations thereof, which determine the appearance of a product and are designed to meet the aesthetic and ergonomic needs. It should be noted that the following objects cannot obtain

For those who are looking for information on the trademark registration in Ukraine we are pleased to propose the following short yet comprehensive guide. Procedure of Trademark Search and Registration Required documents Time Frame Fees Trademark search: It is worth noting that trademark search is not mandatory however, it can reveal possible obstacles for registration of a trademark before filing. Two types of trademark search are available: Simple trademark search. Can be performed by our trademark attorney