Adding a trademark to customs registry of IP objects enables the trademark owner to stop the import of counterfeit goods and provides reliable protection of IP rights.
If a trademark owner believes that movements of goods across the border of Ukraine may violate his rights he can file a claim with customs authorities with the request to block the import of goods as counterfeit. Filing such claim is called “Adding the trademark in Customs registry of IP objects”.
Filing a claim with customs authorities involves large number of formalities. That’s why we offer our clients a service for filing such a claim and providing support till the end of the process of trademark addition to the customs registry.
Necessary documents:
- Extract from IP Registry showing validity of TM Certificate;
- Certified/legalized copy of license agreement with licensee;
- Information on authorized importer(s);
- Information on producer of goods imported under said object of IP;
- Information on good(s) being imported under said object of IP;
- Information on counterfeit goods.
Periodicity:
Information into registry must be renewed each year.
