The short answer
Under the Law on Trademarks, Service Marks and Appellations of Origin of Goods (Law of 30 August 2001, as amended to 2024), a trademark certificate is valid for ten years from the filing date and can be extended each time for ten years on an application filed in the last year, with a further six months after expiry on request. The certificate can be invalidated within the whole term or within five years of publication depending on the ground, and the court can end it early after three years of non-use. Foreign persons must use registered patent attorneys.
Trademark deadlines in Uzbekistan at a glance
These rules come from the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Trademarks, Service Marks and Appellations of Origin of Goods (promulgated 30 August 2001, amended up to 15 February 2024), read in the official Russian text on WIPO Lex, which we have translated. Fees are set separately, so we confirm them before we file.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How long does a trademark last? | Ten years from the date of filing the application (Article 21). |
| Which date does the term count from? | The date the application was filed (Article 21). |
| When can I renew? | The validity can be extended on the owner's application filed during the last year of its validity, each time for ten years, with proof of payment of the patent fee and a power of attorney if a patent attorney files. The extension is entered in the register (Article 22). |
| Is there a grace period? | Yes. The time for the extension application can be extended on the owner's request filed within six months after the certificate expires (Article 22). |
| Opposition period | The Law does not set a pre-grant opposition period. Applicants can appeal examination results to the Appeals Council of the Ministry of Justice within three months of the decision, and a certificate can later be challenged as invalid (Articles 16 and 24). |
| Reply to an office action | The applicant can appeal the results of state examination to the Appeals Council within three months of the decision (Article 16). |
| Priority claim | Priority is set by the date of filing, or by the date of the first application in a Paris Convention state if the application reaches the authority within six months of that date (Article 12). |
| Non-use | The court can end a trademark certificate early, in whole or in part, on the application of an interested person, if the mark has not been used continuously during the last three years of its validity. The court can take into account evidence of non-use due to circumstances beyond the owner's control (Article 25(3)). |
| Assignment | The exclusive right to a trademark can be transferred under the Law (Article 30), and a mark passes with the legal entity on reorganisation (Article 31). A mark cannot be registered again in the name of another person for three years after its certificate ends (Article 32). |
Who can register a trademark in Uzbekistan
An application for registration is filed with the authorised Ministry (Article 8). Foreign persons enjoy the rights in the Law on par with local persons or on the basis of reciprocity (Article 36).
Representation. Physical persons permanently residing outside Uzbekistan and foreign legal entities conduct trademark matters through patent attorneys registered with the Ministry (Article 34).
Trademark registration process in Uzbekistan
Search
- Search the the Intellectual Property Agency of Uzbekistan (the authorised Ministry) records for identical or similar marks in your classes.
File the application
- File with the the Intellectual Property Agency of Uzbekistan (the authorised Ministry), through a registered patent attorney.
- 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 state examination, the mark is registered within three working days of payment of the patent fee (Article 18). Third parties challenge a certificate through the invalidity procedure (Article 24).
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 Intellectual Property Agency of Uzbekistan (the authorised Ministry) 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.
Uzbekistan trademark validity and renewal
- A certificate is valid for ten years from the filing date.
- Extend in the last year, each time for ten years.
- Extra time of six months can be requested after expiry.
- Use the mark to avoid early termination after three years.
Diarise the last year of the ten-year term from the filing date.
Assignment, licence and changes to a Uzbek trademark
Re-registration
3-year bar
A mark with an expired certificate cannot be registered for another person for three years (Article 32).
Invalidity
Term or 5 years
Invalidity grounds apply during the term or within five years of publication (Article 24).
Well-known marks
Special protection
Well-known marks get special protection (Articles 321 and 322).
Transfer
Under the Law
The exclusive right can be transferred (Article 30).
Non-use and cancellation of a Uzbek trademark
A certificate can be declared invalid in whole or in part during its term for some grounds, and within five years of publication for others, on decision of the Appeals Council or a court (Article 24). The court can end it early for three years of non-use (Article 25).
Keep dated proof of use in Uzbekistan: invoices, packaging, advertising and website pages that show the mark with the goods or services.
How to check a trademark in Uzbekistan
Search the Uzbek trademark register and the Ministry's official bulletin and website for the filing, registration and extension dates.
Sources used
- Law of Uzbekistan on Trademarks, Service Marks and Appellations of Origin of Goods (as amended to 2024), official Russian text on WIPO Lex (translated by us): Articles 12, 16, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25, 30 to 32, 34 and 36.
- The Agency for fees, forms and the current procedure.
Uzbekistan trademark FAQ
How long does a trademark last in Uzbekistan, and from when?
Ten years from the date of filing the application (Article 21). It counts from the filing date (Article 21).
When should I renew a Uzbek trademark, and is there a grace period?
The validity can be extended on the owner's application filed during the last year of its validity, each time for ten years, with proof of payment of the patent fee and a power of attorney if a patent attorney files. The extension is entered in the register (Article 22).
What is the opposition period in Uzbekistan?
The Law does not set a pre-grant opposition period. Applicants can appeal examination results to the Appeals Council of the Ministry of Justice within three months of the decision, and a certificate can later be challenged as invalid (Articles 16 and 24).
How much does it cost to register a trademark in Uzbekistan?
The official fee is set by the the Intellectual Property Agency of Uzbekistan (the authorised Ministry) 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 Uzbekistan?
Yes. A foreign applicant must act through a patent attorney registered in Uzbekistan (Article 34). We arrange this.
Can I assign a Uzbek trademark?
The exclusive right to a trademark can be transferred under the Law (Article 30), and a mark passes with the legal entity on reorganisation (Article 31). A mark cannot be registered again in the name of another person for three years after its certificate ends (Article 32).
Can a Uzbek trademark be cancelled for non-use?
The court can end a trademark certificate early, in whole or in part, on the application of an interested person, if the mark has not been used continuously during the last three years of its validity. The court can take into account evidence of non-use due to circumstances beyond the owner's control (Article 25(3)).
How can I check the status of a Uzbek trademark?
Use the the Intellectual Property Agency of Uzbekistan (the authorised Ministry) register and check the publication, registration and renewal dates.
Can I claim priority from my home country?
Priority is set by the date of filing, or by the date of the first application in a Paris Convention state if the application reaches the authority within six months of that date (Article 12).
How do I change the owner's name or address?
Record the change with the the Intellectual Property Agency of Uzbekistan (the authorised Ministry) so notices and renewal reminders reach the right address. Ask us for the current form.
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