Kazakhstan Patent Office Increases Fees for Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin of Goods by 25%

Dear Colleagues and Partners!

We inform that from 1 July 2024 KazPatent increases almost all fees for trademarks, geographical indications and appellations of origin of goods by 25%.

Pursuant to the Order of the Director of the National Institute of Intellectual Property of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 20 June 2024 №241nk: starting from 1 July 2024 the fees for expert services provided by National Institute of Intellectual Property of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be changed, in particular these changes relate to the fees for registration of trademarks, service marks, geographical indications and appellations of origin of goods.

For example, the state fees will be changes for acceptance of application and examination for registration of a trademark, service mark, acceptance of application and preliminary and full examination for registration of a trademark, consideration of oppositions against registration of a designation as a trademark, geographical indication/appellation of origin of goods, preliminary search and other services.

If you are currently considering filing a trademark application in Kazakhstan, filing your application and paying the upcoming official fees before 1 July 2024 will be cost efficient.

For any questions, feel free to contact our patent attorneys by forwarding an e-mail to trademarks@bolotovIP.com

We offer following services related to IP rights protection:

• Evaluating benefits related to filing of application under international and national procedures;
• Drafting, filing and maintenance of applications until granting title documents;
• Providing assistance in filing trademark application in other countries in accordance with national and international procedures;
• Drafting, filing and maintenance of applications to recognize trademarks as well-known;
• Making amendments in applications, documents of title protection and prolongation of term of validity of trademark registrations;
• Legal support in relation to the assignment of rights to trademarks;
• Drafting and registration of license, assignment and pledge agreements;
• Early termination of trademark registration;
• Enforcement and prevention of violation of trademark rights;
• Issue of legal opinions in relation to trademark rights;
• Representing clients in the state authorities, in courts and other organizations in relation to trademark rights protection;
• Conducting comparative analysis related to similarity of designations;
• Checking the market and undertaking measures to protect trademark rights infringement and prevention of trademark rights violation; and
• Other services.