Registration and use of marks and geographical indications
The definition of the Mark and Geographic Indications Act 1999 covers marks used in relation to both goods and services. Marks can be trade marks, service marks, collective marks and certification marks. The act regulates also geographic indications that are widely used in Bulgarian food and wine industries.
We assist in choosing signs for denoting one’s goods and services; we further initiate preliminary surveys within the relevant database and apply for protection of these before the Patent Office. In our view registration of marks could aid a business to make the goods and services it offers popular and prevent others from passing off their goods or services as its. A mark may be registered even before a business has placed its goods or services on the market.
We advise on the use and the whole process of registration of marks and geographical indications, renewal of registration, alteration of marks, surrender, revocation and invalidity and further upon dealings in marks – co-ownership, assignment and licensing.
We can also provide extensive advice on applications for Community Trade Marks or as per the Madrid Agreement.
We assist in choosing signs for denoting one’s goods and services; we further initiate preliminary surveys within the relevant database and apply for protection of these before the Patent Office. In our view registration of marks could aid a business to make the goods and services it offers popular and prevent others from passing off their goods or services as its. A mark may be registered even before a business has placed its goods or services on the market.
We advise on the use and the whole process of registration of marks and geographical indications, renewal of registration, alteration of marks, surrender, revocation and invalidity and further upon dealings in marks – co-ownership, assignment and licensing.
We can also provide extensive advice on applications for Community Trade Marks or as per the Madrid Agreement.