Trademark Registration in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a member of the Madrid Protocol, and protection can be obtained through the Madrid Protocol. If the mark to be registered is in black and white, at least one print measuring no more than 8 × 8 cm is required. A simply signed power of attorney is required. A 9 × 9 cm specimen of the mark to be registered must be provided. If priority is claimed, the priority document must be provided in Bosnian and notarized. The international Nice Classification applies. A multi-class application system is used. The term of protection is 10 years. The trademark can be used indefinitely through renewals for 10-year periods. After examination, the mark is published in the official bulletin for 3 months, during which third parties may file oppositions. Third parties may bring an action for cancellation of trademarks that have not been used for 5 years from the registration date or the date of last use. Renewals are made for 10-year periods.