Trademark Registration in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan 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. A simply signed power of attorney is required. If the applicant is a legal entity, a notarized power of attorney must be submitted. A list of the classes in which the trademark will be used must be submitted in Russian. If priority is claimed, the notarized priority document must be submitted within 3 months of the filing date. 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. There is no use requirement. However, if the trademark is not used for 5 years, third parties may file a cancellation action against it. Renewal is required every 10 years.