Trademark Renewal in Afghanistan

Here we explore all the steps and requirements for the renewal of a registered trademark in Afghanistan.

Renewal Application for a Registered Trademark

Renewal of a Registered Trademark is simple and strightforward and the the official fees are as below:

Action StagesOfficial Fees in AFs
Renewal of a trademark registration in one class 8500.00
Renewal of a trademark registration in each additional class500.00
Total official fees including one additional class9000.00

Requirement:

  • A Power of attorney duly notarized and legalized up to the Afghanistan Consulate,
  • A scan copy of the registration and/or latest renewal certificate,
  • A clear image of a device mark.

Grace Period:

It is very important note that GRACE PERIOD is no more available for filing renewal applications, as per a regulation/practice adopted by the Afghanistan Trademark Office in 2017.

Time Frame:

The renewal application process may be completed within the 2-3 months and the renweal cetificate shall be issued in the original.

Renewal Procedure:

An applicant can apply for a renewal at least six months before the expiration date.

Note:

You can download a copy of the suitable Power of Attorney format which may be filled in the highlighted parts and proceed further with the notatization and legalization.

In the meantime, if there is no Afghan consulate or embassy in your country, its possible to legalized at the nearby countries where there is an active Afghan consulate or embassy. for any further clarification you can contact as via whatsapp or email.

One single PoA is enough to file any number of applications and can be utalized for the future renewals if no changes in the applicant's ownership detail.