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Apr 17, 2009
Alma Tagbergenova, Agency of Intellectual Property, Kazakhstan
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Registration of Trademarks in Kazakhstan


Alma Tagbergenova, Agency of Intellectual Property, KazakhstanIn accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Trademarks, Service Marks and Appellation of Origin” the procedure of a mark registration is conducted in two stages. At the first stage a preliminary examination is conducted within 2 months. The second stage is a substantive examination which is carried out within 12 months. Marks are examined for identity and confusing similarity with preliminary registered marks. Marks are also examined for distinctiveness. If by the result of the substantial examination a decision on registration of the mark is issued, the fee for a certificate issuance is paid. The fee for certificate publication and registration in Republic of Kazakhstan is united. The mark is recorded in the State Register of Marks and published afterwards. The approximate term for receiving certificate is 20 -24 months. A certificate is granted for 10 years from the date of the filing of the application and the term may be extended for the next 10 years. For the term extension it is necessary to file a request together with appropriate fee confirmation document within 12 months preceding the expiration date. read more


Tagbergenova & Partners



Ms Alma Tagbergenova

Ms Alma Tagbergenova
65 Kazibek bi str.
050000 Almaty
Kazakhstan (KZ)
Tel +727 261 18 47; +727 272 77 09
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www.tagberg.kz

Agency of Intellectual Property "Tagbergenova & Partners"
www.tagberg.kz; www.intellectual.kz

Ms. Alma Tagbergenova, General Director and Partner
Eurasian Patent Attorney (Reg. # 296); Kazakhstan Patent and Trademark Attorney (Reg. # 37)

Our agency was established in 1992 on the basis of the former Alma-Ata Branch of the All-Union Patent Services Center, which has existed since 1969. The founders of the agency are Ms. Modangul Tagbergenova and Ms. Alma Tagbergenova.

As a full-service intellectual property agency securing comprehensive and top-standard IP protection, the agency has grown into one of Kazakhstan's leading intellectual property firms. Among the agency's core values are its commitment to excellence, teamwork, and achieving the best results for the clients.

Currently, the agency has an extensive trademark protection practice. We provide IP services to our clients in Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Ukraine, Moldova, Russia, and Belarus.

We monitor all relevant latest legislation and technology developments in order to retain our leading position and be able to protect our client's intellectual property in the most professional, cost-effective, and time-saving manner.

We are members of such associations as INTA, AIPPI, LES, FICPI.

Our major task is to anticipate the business development needs of our clients.

The intellectual property agency has a broad practice related to the protection and enforcement of patents, trade and service marks, integrated circuits, plant varieties, trade names, copyright, licensing and assignment of intellectual property rights, and unfair competition. We represent our clients in dispute resolution and before any official authorities.