Trademark Registration in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is a member of the Madrid Protocol. Applications can be filed through the Madrid Protocol or directly through a local attorney in the country. A simply signed power of attorney, an image of the trademark and a list of the classes in which the trademark will be used must be provided. A multi-class system is used. The 10th edition of the international Nice Classification applies. The term of protection is 10 years. The trademark can be used indefinitely by renewing it every 10 years. There is no opposition procedure; however, observations can be submitted against applications whose registration has not yet been completed. There is no obligation to use the trademark. However, if the trademark is not used for 3 years, third parties may bring an action for its cancellation. Renewal must be carried out every 10 years.