General Information on Trademark Application

Application

All required documents should be submitted to the Trademark, Industrial Design and Geographical Indication Office of the DPRK within 3 months from date of application.

Screening

The screening of your submitted documents takes up to 3 month from date of application.

Protection

Protection of your trademark is valid for 10 years and can be renewed by demand.

Required Documents for Trademark Application

1. By entry of a trademark registration application into the national phase

   • Application form for trademark registration including the name of applicant, international classification and trademark name
   • In case the trademark is already protected in other countries, a priority document should be submitted together with application form
   • Letter of Attorney
   • A document attesting the legal status of the applicant
   • List of goods
   • Trademark sample 5cm x 5cm, 5 pieces in black, 10 pieces in color

2. Application for trademark update

   • Application for renewal of registered trademarks
   • Letter of Attorney
   • Certificate of registration issued by the Trademark Office

3. In case the owner’s name or address have to be changed

   • Application for registration of changed items
   • Letter of Attorney
   • Document which confirms changes
   • Certificate of registration issued by the Trademark Office

4. Efforts to overcome temporary rejection of registration of international trademarks

   • Application for reexamination
   • Letter of Attorney
   • Arguments to overcome temporary rejections or relevant evidential documents