Trademark Brunei

Brunei  Brunei Trademark Registration

To register a trademark in Brunei, the application must be filed with the Intellectual Property Office of Brunei Darussalam (BruIPO). A trademark applications can cover multiple classes of goods or services using the Nice Classification, 11th edition.

Trademark Application Process

Here is an overview of the Brunei trademark registration process:

Trademark Search 

Before applying for registration of a trademark, you may want to conduct a search to determine whether there are any identical or similar trademarks on the Trademark Register. However, conducting a search is optional when filing the trademark application.

      Time frame:  5 – 7 working days

Trademark Application 

After the trademark application is filed, it will undergo formality checks and substantive examination by the Examiner. If there are no objections, a notice of acceptance will be issued. If an objection is raised, the applicant must respond within a stipulated time, otherwise, the application will be considered abandoned.  Once the application is accepted, it will be published in the Official Journal. Any interested party can oppose the registration of the trademark within three months of the publication date. If there is no opposition from a third party, the trademark will be registered, and a registration certificate will be issued.

Time Frame

The processing time from application to registration may take about 9 – 12 months.   However,  if there is an objection from the trademark office or opposition from anyone else, it may take longer.

Validity of Registration:

A registered Trade Mark in Brunei is protected for 10 years from the date of application and may be renewed by paying a renewal fee every ten years.

Requirements For Trademark Application in Brunei:

  1. Full name and address of the applicant;
  2. Representation of trademark;
  3. Classes and specification of goods and services;
  4. Authorization form;
  5. Certified translation and transliteration if your mark consist of non-English words;
  6. If the applicant claims convention priority, a certified copy of foreign application is required (with English translation).

How much does it cost to register one trademark in Brunei?

The fees to register a trademark in Brunei can vary depending on the number of classes of goods or services the trademark will cover.