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Registration of trademark in Macedonia

In order the rights for your trademark to operate in the territory of Macedonia, it should be registered. For registering trademark in Macedonia, it is necessary to prepare a package of documents and make an application. Macedonia is candidate for membership in the European Union, where you can undergo registration through the European Patent Office.

The state is also party to the Madrid Protocol and the Madrid Agreement. And the foregoing fact greatly accelerates the process, gives a lot of opportunities for using the trademark. But there are still a lot of difficulties when registering, so we offer to use the services of lawyers from Law&Trust International.

Obtaining the right to trademark in Macedonia

In order the trademark in Macedonia to be registered in compliance with all rules and regulations, it is necessary to apply one of the following three methods:

• Registration in Macedonia. This is necessary if you plan to use the trademark exclusively in this state. For example, if a company is registered only for operation in the Macedonian market.
• Registration according to the Madrid Agreement or the Protocol. Taking advantage of the fact that Macedonia is the party to the Madrid Protocol, it is possible to file one application for registration in any states that have also signed the Protocol. These include not only the EU countries, but also many states around the world.

In most cases, it is relevant to submit application according to the Madrid Protocol.

The peculiarities of the registration procedure are the following:

• One application is submitted (usually in English). It is also necessary to determine the classes of activity for which the trademark is designed.
• There is possibility to expand the territorial scope of trademark operation without filing new application.
• If the validity period of registration certificate expires, it can be extended by single application.

This form is relevant if you plan conducting activities in other states. Therefore, registration under the Madrid Protocol is an input in the future of the brand.

Registration of trademark in Macedonia is complicated and time-consuming process, and any mistake can lead to refusal and it will be necessary to submit new application. It is better to save time and money and apply to Law&Trust.