Requirements:
(a) Power of attorney (in French), executed in the presence of a notary public.
(b) Ten prints of the trade mark - word and device marks.
Classification:
International classification of goods and services.
MULTICLASSES:
A single application may cover more than one class.
Licensing/Registered Users:
Licensing is recognised. Recordation is required to be legally binding.
The license agreement must provide for quality control by the licensor.
Requirements
(a) Notarised license agreement in French or filed with verified translation;
(b) Notarised power of attorney from the proprietor;
(c) Notarised power of attorney from the licensee.
Assignments:
Assignments may be made with or without goodwill of the business
Requirements:
(a) Notarised deed of assignment in French or filed with verified translation;
(b) Notarised power of attorney from the assignee in French or filed with verified translation.
Marking of Goods:
Notice of registration by use of the legend ‘Marque Déposée’ optional.
The country of origin should be clearly marked.
Opposition:
No provision.
Use:
Marks may be removed from the register if not used within a period of three years.
Granting:
The protection is for ten years;
Renewals:
For periods of ten years