Trademark Registration in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is a member of the Madrid Protocol. Applications can be filed through the Madrid Protocol or directly through a local attorney. A simply signed power of attorney must be submitted. A representation of the trademark must be submitted. A list of the classes in which the trademark will be used must be submitted in Kazakh or Russian. If the applicant is a legal entity, a company stamp is required. If the trademark to be registered has a logo, a sample of the logo must be submitted. A multi-class application system is used. The Nice Classification applies. The term of protection for a trademark is 10 years. By renewing it every 10 years, the trademark can be used indefinitely. There is a 3-year use requirement, counted from the registration date or the date of last use. If the trademark is not used for 3 years, third parties may file an action for its cancellation. Renewal is required every 10 years.