News: Trademark registration in Liechtenstein

Registration of trademark in Liechtenstein

All aspects that is in any respect related to registration, use and protection of trademarks in the Principality of Liechtenstein are regulated by the Law “On Protection of Trademarks” last revised or amended in 2006. The most appropriate solution ensuring registration of trademarks in the country is the application of the Madrid system.

According to the international procedure, registration of trademark in Liechtenstein is carried out and the foregoing procedure is determinative one.

The Madrid system provides for the greatest simplicity and reliability not only in registration of trademarks, but also in the centralized management of them. Execution of one application submitted to the International Bureau of the WIPO allows the use of trademark in 97 countries.

And if the number of indicated countries is not sufficient, then you can use the territorial expansion of protection rights.

Transition of registration into the national stage is extremely convenient, because you can do without patent attorneys of other states.

Persons who are interested in exclusive rights in the territory of Liechtenstein are granted with two-month period, calculated from the time of initial application.

The submitted application shall be verified for compliance of the content of application, and substantive examination in the Office of Liechtenstein shall be carried out within 12 months, as stipulated in the provisions of the Madrid system.

The cost of international registration is much less than the cost of conducting registration procedure in each of the countries. In addition, single package of documents and payment of certain registration fees shall be provided.

Law&Trust International has considerable experience in registration of trademarks in Liechtenstein according to the Madrid system and will provide assistance in filing application and preparing documents.