Brunei Trademark Registration
To register a trademark in Brunei, the application must be filed with the Brunei Intellectual Property Office (BruIPO). Brunei follows the Nice Classification (11th Edition), and one application can cover multiple classes of goods or services.
Trademark Application Process
Trademark Search
Before applying for a trademark, you may conduct a search to find out if there are any trademarks similar to yours that may prevent your registration. Although optional, it is highly recommended.
Time frame: 5 – 7 working days
Trademark Application
After your trademark application is submitted, it will undergo formality checks and a substantive examination by the Examiner. If no objections are raised, a notice of acceptance will be issued. However, if an objection is raised, you must respond within the stipulated time; otherwise, the application will be treated as abandoned.
Once the application is accepted, the trademark will be published in the Official Gazette, and interested parties will have a three month period to file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, the official trademark registration certificate will be issued in paper form.
Time Frame
The entire process from filing to registration generally takes 9 – 12 months. However, if the application faces objections from the Trademark Office or opposition from third parties, the process may take longer.
Validity of Registration:
A registered trademark in Brunei is valid for 10 years from the application date and can be renewed every 10 years.
Requirements For Trademark Application in Brunei:
- Full name and address of the applicant
- Representation of the trademark
- Classes and specification of goods and services
- Authorization form
- A certified translation and transliteration are required if the trademark contains words other than English or the national language.
- If claiming priority: certified copy of foreign application with English translation.
How much does it cost to register one trademark in Brunei?
The cost of registering a trademark in Brunei varies depending on the number of classes of goods or services included in the application.
