Trademark registration has resumed in Somalia!

Trademark registration has resumed in Somalia.  A Power of Attorney, applicant’s Articles of Incorporation, a copy of the resident registration and a proof are use are required to file with the application.   All documents are accepted in English (or an English translation).  Once the application requirements are complete, the application will proceed to examination, and if accepted, be published setting forth a 45-day opposition period.

If no opposition is filed, the application will proceed to registration.  Registrations are valid 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely with renewal payments made prior to the initial expiration.