Requirements:
- Special power of attorney signed by the applicant with a handwritten mention: ‘Bon pour pouvoir spéciale’.
- Ten prints of the trade mark.

Classification:
-International classification of goods and services.

MULTICLASSES:
-A single application may cover more than one class.

Procedure:
Examination as to formal requirements only. Applications are filed with the court.

Licensing/Registered Users
Licensing is recognised. Recordation is required to be legally binding

Requirements:
(a) License agreement in French, or accompanied by verified translation;
(b) Power of attorney from the proprietor;
(c) Power of attorney from the user.

Assignments:
Assignments are possible and may be made with or without goodwill of the business. Recordation by the trade marks registry is required.

Requirements:
(a) Notarised deed of assignment in French or accompanied by a verified translation;
(b) Power of attorney from the assignee.

Marking of Goods:
Notice of registration by use of the legend “Marque Déposée” optional.
Follow the importer’s instructions or specific contract specifications.

Use/Cancellation:
A cancellation action may be brought if a registered trade mark has not been used for a continuous period of five years prior to the request for cancellation.

Duration and Renewal:
-A trade mark registration is effective for a period of ten years from the date of registration and thereafter, renewable for like periods.

Opposition:
Not possible, only cancellation proceedings.