1. How to extend the trademark validity?

It is necessary to use the website of the Intellectual Property Office (hereinafter referred to as the Office): www.aipo.am. The application form for extension of the trademark registration period is available in the Forms section. You need to download and fill out the application. To complete, you can use the “laws” section  of the trademark registration section of the website. Attach the state fee payment receipt. You can also attach a certificate.

2. How much will it cost?

The state fee for a trademark registered for one class is 120.000 AMD, and in case of registration for more than one class, the fee for each additional class is 10.000 AMD. According to the Article 28 (2) of the Law of RA on State Duty, natural persons and legal entities with up to 25 employees pay the fee with 75% discount, and legal entities with 25 to 100 employees pay with 50% discount.

Payment should be made in the amount specified in Article 18 (4) of the Law of the Republic of Armenia on State Duty and the document confirming the payment of the state fee must be attached to the application. Please be informed that the state fee for the extension of the registration of the trademark can be paid within six months after the expiration of the mentioned period. In this case, according to Article 33 (8) of the Law of the Republic of Armenia on State Duty, the amount is increased by 20%.

The corresponding amount must be paid to the state budget of the Republic of Armenia in the account 900005016200.

3. Is it mandatory to present a trademark certificate?

The original of the trademark certificate may also be submitted. If the certificate is not submitted, the appropriate extract from the state register is handed over to the trademark owner or his authorized person or is sent by mail.

4. How long is the process of extension of the trademark validity?

The office reviews the application within 10 working days from the date of receipt of the documents. The compliance of the submitted materials with the data of the state register is checked.

If it turns out that the submitted materials do not meet the established requirements, a request shall be sent to the trademark rightholder within three working days, with a proposal to pay the state fee in accordance with Article 1 (2) and submit a payment receipt within two months from the date of receipt.

In case the missing materials are not submitted within two months, the Office shall make a decision to reject the application.

5. How to submit the application and related documents?

The application, the payment receipt (in case of paying with a discount, the reference on the number of employees) can be submitted through the electronic system of the Office website (if you have an electronic signature) or by post.

1. What is the procedure for paying annual fees?

In order to keep the patent valid for the next year, it is necessary to pay the corresponding amount to the state budget account of the Republic of Armenia 900005016200, submit the receipt of the paid fee to the Office. See in the website: Attention!

2. How can the patent be extended after the expiration date?

The term of the validity of the rights reserved by the patent of the invention, as well as the rights arising from the registration of the industrial design, may be extended within a period of six months after the expiration of the validity. In this case, the amount of the state fee increases by 50%.

3. Can a patent be revoked?

Conditions and terms

The rights to the terminated invention or industrial design may be restored upon the request of the rightsholder holder. The application must be submitted to the state authorized body within three years after the expiration of the established term, but not later than before the expiration date of the patent or industrial design registration term.

1. What documents are required to register the transfer of a trademark right?

The necessary information is available on the Office website: www.aipo.am, in the section Forms. You need to download the doc version and fill in the application. The receipt for the payment of the state fee prescribed by law must be attached to the form. You can attach the original of the certificate, an insert will be added to it, a corresponding note will be made, and it will be returned.

2. Is there a model form of contract?

No. You can use the provisions on contracts of the Civil Code of RA and conduct the contract based on the requirements of the parties.

3. What provisions should the contract contain?

There are no special requirements set by the office. However, the contract must clearly provide for which object (certificate number), goods and services the rights are transferred.

4. What is the state fee for the transferring the right of one trademark?

According to Article 18 (4) of the Law of RA on State Duty, 60,000 AMD must be paid for registering the transfer of rights to each trademark. Natural persons, legal entities with up to 25 employees, pay the established fee with 75% discount, and legal entities with 25 to 100 employees pay with 50% discount. In case of using the discount, a certificate on the number of employees as of the day of paying the state fee is attached to the application.

5. Can documents be sent electronically or by e-mail?

No, because the original contract certifying the transfer of rights must be attached to the application.

6. What documents should be attached to the application if the application is submitted by an authorized person instead of the director of the company?

A power of attorney issued by the director must be submitted.

7. How long does it take to register the transfer of trademark rights?

The office reviews the request within 7 working days from the day of receiving the documents. During the consideration of the request, the compliance of the submitted materials with the requirements established by law is checked.

If it turns out that the submitted materials do not meet the established requirements, a request shall be sent to the trademark rightholder within three working days, with the proposal to pay the state fee in accordance with the Article 33 (2) of the Law of RA on State Duty and submit the payment receipt within two months from the date of receipt.

In case of non-submission of the adjusted or missing materials within two months, the Office makes a decision to reject the application.

1. How to change the name of the rightsholder in the State register? What documents are needed?

The necessary information is available on the Office website: www.aipo.am. The application form for making a change in the state register is available in the application section. You need to download the doc version and fill in the application. The receipt for the payment of the state fee defined by law and the document confirming the change of the name should be attached to the application. You can attach the original of the certificate, to which an insert will be added, a corresponding note will be made, and it will be returned.

2. How to change the address of the rightsholder or the address of the correspondence in the State register? What documents are needed?

The necessary information is available on the Office website www.aipo.am. The application form for making a change in the State register is available in the application form subdivision. You need to download the doc version and fill in the form. The receipt of state fee payment shall be attached to the form.

3. What is the state fee to make a change in the State registry?

The state fee for one change in the State register is 20.000 AMD. According to Article 28 of the Law of RA on State Duty, natural persons, legal entities with up to 25 employees, pay the state fee with a 75% discount, and the legal entities with 26 to 100 employees pay the state fee with a 50% discount. In case of paying with discount, a certificate on the number of employees as of the day of paying the state fee is attached to the application.

4. Can I change the image of a registered trademark?

Yes, changes can be made if that changes are non-significant changes do not affect the distinctiveness of the trademark.

5. How can I get a duplicate of a trademark certificate?

If a trademark registration certificate is lost or is no longer usable, the trademark owner may submit an application in the name of the Head of the Office (the application form is not defined) to obtain a duplicate of the trademark, attaching the receipt for the state fee. The state authorized body issues a duplicate of the certificate within five working days. The state fee for receiving a duplicate is 30.000 AMD. According to Article 28 of the Law of RA on State Duty, natural persons, legal entities with up to 25 employees, pay the established fee with 75% discount, and legal entities with 25 to 100 employees with a 50% discount. In case of paying the discounted fee, a certificate on the number of employees as of the day of paying the state fee is attached to the application.

6. How can I get an extract from the state register?

Upon the request of any person, by paying the state fee prescribed by law, the Office shall provide extracts from the State Register, including the International Trademark Registry (in English). The state fee for issuing an extract on one registered trademark is 2000 AMD. The necessary information on providing an extract is available on the Office website: www.aipo.am.