BUSINESS

Amendment to the Trademark Act

Business, Published on 14/03/2016

» For a number of years, the Intellectual Property Department at the Commerce Ministry has been talking about accession to the Madrid Protocol, which allows for the protection of trademarks in member countries through a central filing system for International Registration of trademarks. These aspirations are soon to become a reality. The Bill for Amendment to the Trademark Act, ("the Bill"), which includes specific provisions on accession to the Madrid Protocol, passed its third reading by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) and has been presented to His Majesty the King for endorsement and subsequent announcement in the Royal Gazette -- coming into force 90 days after the official announcement date.