1. Lodgment of trademark application Form TM1*, cover letter and A4 size representation of the proposed trademark together with a fee of BND150.00 for each class of goods and/or services applied (there are 45 different classes of goods and services).
(*Foreign applicants are required to file an address for service on Form TM22 (BND6) with Form TM1)
2. BruIPO will issue a notice informing the applicant of the filing particulars and trademark number.
3. BruIPO will examine the application for any deficiencies and in accordance with set requirements under the law on registrability.
4. Once accepted, BruIPO will issue Form TM27 for publication and the applicant must return the Form together with the prescribed fee of BND125.00 within 2 months.
5. The mark is then published in the Trademarks Journal on the BruIPO website for 3 months for third party opposition.
6. If there is no opposition, a certificate of registration will be issued to the applicant and the trademark will be protected for 10 years.
7. If the trademark is opposed, the applicant will be notified accordingly and opposition proceedings will commence.
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