Trademark Registration in Mongolia

Mongolia is a member of the Madrid Protocol. Applications can be filed either through the Madrid Protocol or directly through a local attorney in the country. Registration is completed in about 10 months. A notarized power of attorney is required (unconfirmed; AGIP and Simaj sources differ). Twenty prints of the trademark to be registered, measuring 10 x 15 cm or 7 x 10 cm (AGIP and Simaj sources differ), must be submitted. A multi-class system is used, and the international Nice Classification applies. The term of protection for a trademark is 10 years. The trademark can be maintained indefinitely by renewal every 10 years. The trademark is published in the Official Gazette for 1 year. An opposition may be filed during this period. There is a requirement to use the trademark within the last 5 years. If the trademark is not used for 3 years, third parties may file a cancellation action against it. Renewal is required every 10 years.