The short answer
Under the Mongolian Law on Trademarks and Geographical Indications (amended 6 May 2021) a registration is valid for 10 years from the filing date and renews for periods of 10 years. The renewal request can be submitted in the last year or within a 6-month grace period after expiry. Opposition against a published application is filed within 3 months, extendable by up to 2 months with a fee.
Trademark deadlines in Mongolia at a glance
These rules come from the Law of Mongolia on Trademarks and Geographical Indications (promulgated 10 June 2010, amended up to 6 May 2021), in the English text on WIPO Lex. Fees and procedures are set separately, so we confirm them before we file.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How long does a trademark last? | 10 years following the filing date, renewable by 10-year periods at the owner's request (Article 9.3). |
| Which date does the term count from? | The filing date of the application (Article 9.3). |
| When can I renew? | The request for renewal may be submitted to the State Administrative Authority during the last year of validity, with the stamp duty and service fee. No change to the mark or extension of the goods can be made at renewal (Articles 9.4, 10.2 and 10.3). |
| Is there a grace period? | Yes. A 6-month grace period after the expiry date is allowed. If the request is not submitted in time, the owner's right terminates (Articles 10.2 and 18.1.1). |
| Opposition period | An interested party may file an opposition against a published trademark application within 3 months as set by the Law, and the opponent can request an extension of up to 2 months on payment of a service fee. For an international application, the opposition may be filed within 5 months of the international publication (Articles 8.10, 8.11 and 11.9). |
| Reply to an office action | The State Administrative Authority examines the application within 9 months from the filing date, extendable by up to 6 months. The applicant has three months from receipt of a decision to respond, extendable up to 3 months with a fee (Articles 8.2 to 8.5). |
| Priority claim | Priority is claimed by declaration when filing, and the certified copy of the earlier application is submitted within 3 months of filing (Articles 6.5.5, 6.6.3 and 7.7). |
| Non-use | The owner's right terminates on expiry or a missed renewal, liquidation of the owner, or a request for cancellation, among other statutory grounds (Article 18). The Law and the Law on Intellectual Property also provide for cancellation for non-use, which we confirm before advising. |
| Assignment | The transfer of the owner's rights, and any change of name or address, must be notified in writing to the Authority within 6 months after it occurs, and it is recorded in the State Register (Article 10.4). |
Who can register a trademark in Mongolia
The trademark application is filed by the applicant or by the intellectual property agent (Article 6.2).
Representation. The application is filed by the applicant or by an intellectual property agent, and an agent needs a power of attorney (Articles 6.2 and 6.6.4). Foreign applicants normally act through a Mongolian agent.
Trademark registration process in Mongolia
Search
- Search the the Mongolian State Administrative Authority for intellectual property (IPOM) records for identical or similar marks in your classes.
File the application
- File with the the Mongolian State Administrative Authority for intellectual property (IPOM), through a Mongolian intellectual property agent.
- Claim priority at filing if you filed abroad recently.
Examination
- The office examines the application and tells you in writing if there is a problem. We reply within the time set in the notice.
Publication and opposition
- An accepted application is published.
- After publication, an interested party can oppose within 3 months, extendable by up to 2 months with a fee (Articles 8.10 and 8.11).
Registration
- If there is no opposition, or it fails, the mark is registered and a certificate is issued.
Official fees are set by the the Mongolian State Administrative Authority for intellectual property (IPOM) and change. We confirm the current fee for your classes before we quote, so the figure you see is the one that applies on the day.
Mongolia trademark validity and renewal
- A registration is valid for 10 years following the filing date.
- Renew in the last year or within 6 months after expiry.
- No changes to the mark or goods can be made at renewal.
- Notify any change of owner, name or address within 6 months.
Diarise the last year of the 10-year term from the filing date.
Assignment, licence and changes to a Mongolian trademark
Renewal
10 years
Renew for 10-year periods on request (Article 9.3).
Owner changes
6 months
Notify transfer, name or address changes within 6 months (Article 10.4).
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International
International applications have a five-month opposition window (Article 11.9).
Termination
Public notice
The Authority publishes termination of an owner's rights in the Official Periodical (Article 18.2).
Non-use and cancellation of a Mongolian trademark
The owner's right terminates on expiry, a missed renewal, liquidation of the owner without transfer, or a cancellation request, as well as other statutory grounds (Article 18.1). The Authority publishes the termination (Article 18.2).
Keep dated proof of use in Mongolia: invoices, packaging, advertising and website pages that show the mark with the goods or services.
How to check a trademark in Mongolia
Search the State Register of Trademarks and the Official Periodical for publication, registration and renewal dates.
Sources used
- Law of Mongolia on Trademarks and Geographical Indications (2010, amended up to 6 May 2021), English text on WIPO Lex: Articles 6 to 11, 18.
- The State Administrative Authority for fees, forms and the current procedure.
Mongolia trademark FAQ
How long does a trademark last in Mongolia, and from when?
10 years following the filing date, renewable by 10-year periods at the owner's request (Article 9.3). It counts from the filing date (Article 9.3).
When should I renew a Mongolian trademark, and is there a grace period?
The request for renewal may be submitted to the State Administrative Authority during the last year of validity, with the stamp duty and service fee. No change to the mark or extension of the goods can be made at renewal (Articles 9.4, 10.2 and 10.3).
What is the opposition period in Mongolia?
An interested party may file an opposition against a published trademark application within 3 months as set by the Law, and the opponent can request an extension of up to 2 months on payment of a service fee. For an international application, the opposition may be filed within 5 months of the international publication (Articles 8.10, 8.11 and 11.9).
How much does it cost to register a trademark in Mongolia?
The official fee is set by the the Mongolian State Administrative Authority for intellectual property (IPOM) and changes. We confirm the current fee for your classes and quote the full cost before filing.
Can a foreign company register a trademark in Mongolia?
Yes. A foreign company can register a mark in Mongolia, normally through a Mongolian intellectual property agent. We arrange this.
Can I assign a Mongolian trademark?
The transfer of the owner's rights, and any change of name or address, must be notified in writing to the Authority within 6 months after it occurs, and it is recorded in the State Register (Article 10.4).
Can a Mongolian trademark be cancelled for non-use?
The owner's right terminates on expiry or a missed renewal, liquidation of the owner, or a request for cancellation, among other statutory grounds (Article 18). The Law and the Law on Intellectual Property also provide for cancellation for non-use, which we confirm before advising.
How can I check the status of a Mongolian trademark?
Use the the Mongolian State Administrative Authority for intellectual property (IPOM) register and check the publication, registration and renewal dates.
Can I claim priority from my home country?
Priority is claimed by declaration when filing, and the certified copy of the earlier application is submitted within 3 months of filing (Articles 6.5.5, 6.6.3 and 7.7).
How do I change the owner's name or address?
Record the change with the the Mongolian State Administrative Authority for intellectual property (IPOM) so notices and renewal reminders reach the right address. Ask us for the current form.
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