Written by Jan Buza
Co-founder of Trama
South Africa, Brazil and Canada belong to the countries with the slowest trademark approval, with the average length of the registration process of 20 months or more. The list of countries taking 10 months or more includes the USA, China, Spain, Italy, Russia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and others.
However, please keep in mind that the length of the process in every country is constantly changing. For a list of standard registration times and deviations in some of the most in-demand countries in the world, visit this article.
Does logo registration offer any benefits over word trademark registration?
If I register a figurative trademark, will the wording be registered as well?
What do I actually need to trademark - our name or logo? Or do I need to do both?
Can I write my brand name in a different font after registering it as a trademark?
Should you file your trademark yourself to save money on attorney fees?
How much does it cost to register a trademark by myself vs by an attorney or an online service?
Should I trademark my logo, name and slogan at the same time?
Do I pay just once for the registration, or are there any fees for keeping the trademark?
Does upper/lower case make any difference in trademark registration?
If my trademark application gets dismissed, do I lose the fee?
What extra costs can occur during the trademark registration process?
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