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Amendments to Trademark Laws

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Feb 24, 2011 (Newsletter Issue 3/11)
Afghanistan
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Cancellation Actions, Change in Practice


According to the new Trademark Law which was revised in January 2011 by the Afghani Parliament, filing a cancellation action against a registered trademark can be made within 12 months from the date of registration instead of 36 months. Any person can file a cancellation action.

Requirements are:
- Power of attorney legalized up to the Afghani
- Consulate abroad.
- Evidence of prior registration or use.

The Action is filed before the Commercial Court and may take around 12-18 months.

Source: NJQ and Associates