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(1997 - 2006)
 		ZLATAREVI Patent and trademark agency
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

TRADEMARK APPLICATIONS
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    IS IT POSSIBLE TO MAKE A PRELIMINARY SEARCH?

     Before the trademark registration is filed, a trademark search can be made. It will take approximately 1 month for a normal search and up to 7 working days if urgent.

    HOW LONG WILL TAKE A PROCEDURE?

     The official procedure takes approximately 12 - 15 months, after the filing of the application.

    HOW LONG IS THE TERM OF PROTECTION AND IS IT POSSIBLE TO ASK FOR EXTENSION?

     The term of protection is 10 years. Extensions can be asked for without any limitation in number. Every extension gives the mark owner another 10 years for protection.

    DETAILS FOR THE DOCUMENTS WE NEED:
  • Name and address of the applicant;
  • High quality image of the trademark (7x7 cm) or its name if it is a verbal trademark;
  • A list of the goods or services;
  • Priority certificate when priority is claimed;
  • Rules for the use of collective or certification marks, where the application relates to such a mark;
  • Power of Attorney signed by the applicant.
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN APPLICATIONS
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    IS IT POSSIBLE TO MAKE A PRELIMINARY SEARCH?

     Before the industrial design registration is filed, a preliminary search can be made. It will take approximately 1 month for a normal search and up to 7 working days if urgent.

    HOW LONG WILL TAKE A PROCEDURE?

     The official procedure takes approximately 12 - 14 months, after the filing of the application.

    HOW LONG IS THE TERM OF PROTECTION AND IS IT POSSIBLE TO ASK FOR EXTENSION?

     The term of protection is 10 years. Extensions can be asked for three times. Every extension gives to the industrial design owner another 5 years for protection. Totalling 25 years.

    DETAILS FOR THE DOCUMENTS WE NEED:
  • Name and address of the applicant;
  • The name and address of the creator;
  • One or more graphic or photographic representations that clearly and fully disclose the design for which protection is sought;
  • The title for the design (designs);
  • Products list;
  • A priority claim if appropriate;
  • Power of Attorney signed by the applicant.
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PCT APPLICATIONS
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    We can support you in all steps of the PCT national phase procedure in Bulgaria. The application has to be filed within 31-month from the priority.

    TO FILE THE APPLICATION WE NEED:
  • Power of Attorney signed by the applicant;
  • Full details about the applicant - name, address, telephone and fax numbers;
  • Full details of the inventor(s) - name(s) and address(es);
  • The description, the abstract and the claims (in English, German or French) to be translated in Bulgarian;
  • Sheets of the drawings;
  • Copy of the PCT Application;
  • The international preliminary examination report in English, if there is.
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NATIONAL PATENT / UTILITY MODEL APPLICATIONS
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    TO FILE THE APPLICATION WE NEED:
  • Power of Attorney signed by the applicant;
  • Full details about the applicant - name, address, telephone and fax numbers;
  • Full details of the inventor(s) - name(s) and address(es);
  • The description, the abstract and the claims (in English, German or French) to be translated in Bulgarian;
  • Sheets of the drawings;
  • Priority certificate when priority is claimed.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
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    COULD YOU SEND US A LIST OF YOUR CLIENTS TO AVOID A CONFLICT OF INTERESTS IN THE FUTURE?

     Please contact us and we will send you an actual complete list of our clients.

    COULD YOU SEND US THE SCHEDULE OF CHARGES?

     Please, contact us and we will send you the actual Schedule of Charges and attorney fees.