Trademark registration procedure in Tajikistan

Tajikistan, with its unique culture and emerging economic potential, offers many attractive opportunities for businesses looking to build a brand. Tajikistan has favorable natural conditions for the development of organic agriculture, meeting the growing demand of global consumers for clean and safe products. Local products such as tea, nuts, honey, and spices can be developed into unique brands, attracting international tourists and consumers. In the tourism sector, Tajikistan has many mountain ranges, glaciers, and lakes, which facilitate adventure tourism activities such as trekking, trekking, and discovery tourism. Tajikistan has great potential for hydropower, creating opportunities for businesses to invest in electricity production and export. With an abundance of sunlight, Tajikistan can develop solar energy projects, contributing to the green energy transition. In terms of minerals, Tajikistan has large reserves of rare and precious minerals such as gold, silver, and aluminum, which provide a basis for the development of mining and mineral processing industries. Tajikistan is an emerging market with a lot of potential for development. By taking advantage of natural, cultural and economic advantages, businesses can build successful and sustainable brands here. Viet An Law would like to guide customers through the preliminary procedures for trademark registration in Tajikistan through the article below.

Legal Basis

• Law No. 234 of March 5, 2007 of the Republic of Tajikistan on Trademarks and Service Marks (as amended by Law No. 858 of July 3, 2012)

Learn about the definition of a trademark in Tajikistan

“A trademark in Tajikistan is a legally registered sign, used to distinguish the goods or services of an individual or company from those of other individuals or companies.”

• Trademark: A distinctive sign (such as a logo, word, phrase, image) used to identify the origin of a product or service.
• Legal Registration: Means that the trademark has been granted a certificate of registration by the competent authority of Tajikistan.
• Differentiation: Trademarks help consumers distinguish a company’s products/services from other companies in the market. For example, the Apple logo and the word Coca-Cola are all registered trademarks that help consumers recognize the products of these companies.

Learn about the conditions for registering a trademark in Tajikistan

• Distinctiveness: The trademark must be distinctive enough to distinguish your goods or services from other goods or services.
• Legality: Trademarks must not violate the law, public order, or social ethics.
• Non-misleading: Trademarks must not mislead the public about the nature, quality, or geographical origin of goods or services.
• Non-duplication: The trademark must not be identical or confusing to a previously registered trademark for similar goods or services.

Learn about trademark registration records in Tajikistan

• Trademark registration application: The applicant completes the following information:
  • Name and address of the applicant (individual or business)
  • Trademark type (word, logo, image, etc.)
  • A detailed description of the trademark (meaning, color, typography, etc.)
  • List of goods or services according to the Nice classification system
  • Application Fee
• Trademark Templates: Two clear and easily visible copies of the trademark printed on a white background. If the trademark is colorful, a clear note should be made.
• Identification documents:
  • A copy of the applicant’s identity card or passport (if it is an individual).
  • Business registration certificate or business license (if it is an enterprise).
• Power of attorney (if applicable): If the applicant hires an attorney or legal representative to file the application, a valid power of attorney is required.
• Additional documents (if any): If the trademark has special elements, the applicant needs to provide explanatory or illustrative documents. For example, if the trademark is a complex logo, the applicant can provide technical drawings.
• Fee payment receipt

How to file a trademark registration dossier in Tajikistan

To file a trademark protection application in Tajikistan, you can file using the following filing methods:

• Direct filing: Customers can go directly to the National Center for Patents and Information – Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan (NCPI) address 14a, Ainy Street 734042 Dushanbe to file the application and related documents.
• Send by post: You can send the application and all necessary documents through the postal service or courier service to the National Center for Patents and Information – Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan (NCPI) at 14a, Ainy Street 734042 Dushanbe.

If you want to file a trademark registration application in Tajikistan, please contact Viet An Law – IP Firm  hotline (+84) 9 61 67 55 66 (WhatsApp, Viber, Zalo, Wechat) for the most effective support.

Update: 8/2024