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South Asia

South Asia

 
Your Trusted Intellectual Property Partner in South Asia
Codex Co. Intellectual Property we are dedicated to delivering unparalleled intellectual property services in South Asia across diverse markets, empowering businesses, law firms, inventors, and innovators to protect their IP and nurture their ideas. With a client-centric approach and a commitment to excellence, we are your dependable partner for safeguarding IP assets in rapidly evolving regions
Comprehensive Coverage, Proactive Management
Our extensive network and strategic presence allow us to offer seamless IP services tailored to your needs. In addition, with physical offices in Africa, South Asia and the Middle East, as well as a network of trusted local associates, we are not only in charge of the process we manage even minute details to guarantee your rights are fully upheld. From navigating local regulations to managing multi-jurisdictional filings, we are here to support you every step of the way.
Your Partner for Regional IP Excellence
Understanding the intricacies of regional IP organizations and filing processes is key to protecting your intellectual property. We provide expert guidance on: • Filing procedures for trademarks, patents, and designs in individual jurisdictions. • Insights into regional frameworks like ARIPO, OAPI, GCC. • Strategic advice to maximise IP protection while optimizing costs. Looking for filing requirements in any African country? Simply select your desired country and email us for tailored assistance.
Laws and Classification:
  • The International Classification of Goods and Services (10th Edition) is followed.
  • Multi-class applications can be submitted.
Filing Requirements:
  1. A legalized Power of Attorney. If there is no Afghani Consulate, it must first be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the applicant’s country and then in Kabul.
  2. Name and address of the applicant in English.
  3. Copies of the trademark.
  4. A trademark application can be filed without a legalized Power of Attorney, which can be submitted within three months at no extra cost.
Grace Period:
  • A grace period of 6 months is allowed for late renewals without a surcharge.
Documents Required for Filing:
  1. Legalized Power of Attorney (as above).
  2. Prints of the trademark.
  3. Name and address of the applicant in English.
  4. Classes of goods (International Classification).
  5. The Afghani Trademark Registrar allows filing applications and obtaining a filing number, date, and official certificate with a scanned, colored copy of the legalized Power of Attorney. The original must be submitted within one month at no extra cost.
Timeframe:
  • Filing to registration typically takes 6 to 9 months.
Renewal Requirements:
  1. Legalized Power of Attorney.
  2. Copy of the latest valid registration certificate.
  3. 10 prints of the trademark.
  4. Trademark registrations are valid for 10 years from the filing date and renewable for subsequent 10-year periods.
  5. There is a 6-month grace period for late renewals without a surcharge.
Recordal of Assignment, Merger, or License:
  1. Legalized Power of Attorney by an Afghan Consulate.
  2. Deed of assignment, merger, or license legalized by an Afghan Consulate.
  3. Original copy of the latest valid registration certificate.
  4. Prints of the trademark (or JPEG file) – not required for word marks.
Patent Protection in south Asia

Currently, no statutory patent laws are in force in South Asia, making it impossible to file patent applications. As an alternative to address this legal gap, clients are advised to publish a Cautionary Notice in local newspapers in English.

Purpose of Cautionary Notice:
  • To declare ownership of an invention related to a specific matter by the inventor(s) or company.
  • Although not officially registered, the notice can serve as a basis for claiming priority rights in the future when patent laws are enacted in Central Asia.
Important Note:
  • The Cautionary Notice must be detailed, not brief, to be effective for future priority claims.
Basic Information for Publishing a Cautionary Notice:
  1. Full name and address of the applicant(s).
  2. Full name and address of the inventor(s).
  3. Softcopy of the specification.
  4. Softcopy of the drawings.
  5. Softcopy of the claims.
  6. Softcopy of the abstract.
Design Requirements:
  • A signed Power of Attorney, certified with an Apostille.
  • A certified copy of the Home Registration or any foreign registration.
  • Three copies of the design drawings.
  • A summary description of the design.
  • A certified copy of the priority document, if claiming priority.

A design application can initially be filed with a simple copy of the signed and sealed Power of Attorney bearing the official stamp of the applicant company. However, the original legalized Power of Attorney must be submitted within three months of filing the application, along with simple copies of the documents listed under points 2 and 5.

FILING REQUIREMENTS
Copyright Applications 1. A Power of Attorney legalized up to the Africa Consulate. 2. Three copies of the work. 3. A legalized copy of the deed of assignment, if the applicant is not the author. REGISTRATION AND TIME FRAME The approximate time frame for completing the registration process is 4 to 6 weeks.