South Africa:
Rwanda | Upcoming Renewal Deadline For Trade Mark Registrations
10 July 2019
Adams & Adams
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Previously, under the old 1963 Act, Rwandan trade marks were
registered indefinitely (i.e. there was no need to
renew a trade mark registration).
With the introduction of Law no. 31 of 2009, the position has
changed. A Rwandan trade mark registration is valid for a 10 year
period from the date of filing and is, thereafter, renewable for
like periods. The Rwandan Registry allows for a grace period of 10
months following the expiry of a mark, within which to apply for
the late renewal of a mark, subject to the payment of a penalty
fee.
According to the transitional provisions of Law no. 31 of 2009,
a trade mark registered under the Old 1963 Act will remain valid
and must be considered to have been granted under the 2009 Act.
A trade mark registered under the Old 1963 Act must be renewed
with 10 years of the date on which the 2009 Act
came into force i.e. 14 December 2009. Proprietors
of trade marks registered under the Old 1963 Act are encouraged to
renew their registrations before the deadline of 14
December 2019 should they wish to maintain their rights in
this country.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
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