How long does trademark registration take in Armenia?

Trademark registration in Armenia usually takes about 4–6 months, depending on whether any office actions are issued and how they proceed. The timeline can be longer if the final decision is suspended pending a final decision on an earlier-filed, confusingly similar trademark application.

Is a preliminary search mandatory?

A preliminary search is not mandatory, but it is recommended before filing an application. A search makes it possible to assess potential conflicts in advance and reduce the risk of the application being refused.

What should I do if my trademark application is refused?

If you receive a refusal, it is important not to miss the appeal deadlines set by law. It is advisable to turn to a specialized lawyer, who can assess the grounds for refusal and, where necessary, initiate the appropriate process for re-examination, an appeal to the Board of Appeal, and/or court protection.

Can an already-registered trademark be challenged?

Yes. A registered trademark can be challenged on various grounds, depending on the specific circumstances. For example, it may be challenged on the ground of non-use, or in cases where its registration conflicts with earlier-arising rights, including rights to a trade name or another trademark. Other grounds are also possible, and their applicability must be assessed in light of the particulars of each case.

Can a foreign company register a trademark in Armenia?

Yes. Foreign companies can register a trademark in Armenia.

How can a trademark be protected in several countries at once?

You can either file separate applications in different countries or use the Madrid System to protect a trademark in a number of countries through a single international application.

Is the employee considered the author and rights holder of software?

The employee who creates software is considered the author in terms of personal non-economic rights, where the software was created in the course of performing employment duties; the economic rights to it, however, belong to the employer in the manner established by law.

Intellectual Property Law Armenia | Trademark Registration

What Counts As Intellectual Property in Armenia

Intellectual property is the body of intangible assets that result from a person’s creative, intellectual, or entrepreneurial activity. It can include, for example, creative works, software, inventions and other technical solutions, designs, trademarks, trade names, and other means of distinguishing a business or its products.

It is important to distinguish between an intellectual property object and the intellectual property right attached to it. The object may exist from the moment the corresponding result is created or formed, whereas the scope of legal protection and the emergence of exclusive rights over it depend on the type of object and on the conditions provided by law.

The Civil Code of Armenia, published on the Armenian Legal Information System, protects a broad range of assets, including:

For some objects, for instance, full legal protection is tied to state registration. Registering a trademark allows the rights holder, within the limits set by law, to prevent third parties from using an identical or confusingly similar mark, while patent protection for an invention grants an exclusive right over the corresponding technical solution. In other cases, particularly for copyright works, the right generally arises upon the creation of the work and no registration is required for it to take effect.

Thus, owning intellectual property and having effective legal protection over it are not always the same thing. A properly chosen registration, contractual, or other protection mechanism makes it possible to establish the rights holder’s rights, prevent or stop unauthorized use, and turn intellectual property into a fully protected and transferable business asset.

Intellectual property objects include:

Works of science, literature and art
Performances, phonograms, and broadcasts by broadcasting organizations
Inventions, and industrial designs
Selection achievements
Topographies of integrated circuits
Undisclosed information, including trade secrets and know-how
Trade names
Trademarks (service marks)
Plant varieties

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The trademark registration process

Initial consultation and assessment of the business objective
1
Trademark search and analysis of legal risks
2
Selecting the classes and the territorial strategy
3
Filing the application and managing the examination
4
Legal support in the event of a refusal, office action, and/or opposition
5
Registration, monitoring, and enforcement of the right

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Trademark search and registration
Preliminary search and assessment of registrability, filing of the application, national and international registrations, customs recordal, and border protection.
Refusals and appeals
Analysis of refusals to register intellectual property objects, requests for re-examination, and appeals to the Board of Appeal.
Oppositions and invalidation of registrations
Oppositions against third-party applications, protection of earlier rights, and proceedings to invalidate registrations or have them revoked for non-use.
IP disputes and enforcement
Assessment of infringements, cease-and-desist demands for violations of IP rights, negotiations, action against counterfeit goods, and court protection.
Copyright and digital content
Assessment of rights ownership and prevention of infringements within out-of-court and court proceedings, and deposit of copyright objects.
Patents and industrial designs
Legal strategy, coordination of application filings, engagement of international specialists, and support for rights protection and transactions.
Licensing and IP transactions
Licensing, franchising, rights-assignment, and co-use agreements.
IP audit and portfolio management
Identifying a company’s intellectual property, verifying ownership, reviewing employment and service contracts, and portfolio-management strategy.

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MB Legal supports local and international companies from the creation and registration of intellectual property through to its commercialization and court protection.

Our advantages are:

Hands-on experience in trademark registration, overcoming refusals, and appeals.
A single, unified team covering intellectual property, technology, transactions, and court protection.
Services provided in Armenian, English, and Russian.
Coordination of international applications and multi-country IP portfolios.
A single point of contact in Armenia and abroad for foreign rights holders.
A practical and predictable strategy aligned with your business objectives.

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Гайк Торосян

4 years ago

professionals in their field promptly got in touch and conducted a preliminary consultation within the framework of the contract, we promptly provided the necessary legal and consulting services

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4 years ago

Many thanks to MB Legal Consulting for excellent service and friendly attitude. We appreciate flexibility they provide us with however always keeping the highest standard of cooperation.

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4 years ago

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3 years ago

We have been cooperating with MB Legal since the summer - extremely positive impressions. Starting from the preliminary consultation, everything happens very professionally, faster than you could hope and with a focus on helping you solve your problems. What is equally important is that everything that can be done and solved remotely is done and solved. Special thanks to Marina Shakhparonyan!

З С

3 years ago

This law firm provided us with services for registering a branch in Armenia and resolving a number of related issues. Everything was done at a high professional level. I would especially like to note the prompt and productive interaction between the firm’s employees and our legal department. The company is very customer-oriented. I definitely recommend working with them.

Inna Perelekhova

4 years ago

Our company has been cooperating with MB Legal CJSC for quite some time, and we must say that this company is distinguished by a high level of customer service and professionalism. Our firm was truly impressed by their insight in resolving complex legal issues and is grateful for their approach to solving any, even the most complex problems. The lawyers are very competent, professional and very conscientious. All our tasks are solved in a very short time, regardless of complexity. It is especially valuable that lawyers are always in touch and ready to offer the most effective methods for solving problems. I am happy to recommend their services.

Гайк Торосян

4 years ago

professionals in their field promptly got in touch and conducted a preliminary consultation within the framework of the contract, we promptly provided the necessary legal and consulting services

Yuliya Verba

4 years ago

Many thanks to MB Legal Consulting for excellent service and friendly attitude. We appreciate flexibility they provide us with however always keeping the highest standard of cooperation.

Aram Kayfajyan

4 years ago

Павел Семенов

4 years ago

We have been cooperating with MB Legal for several months. During this time, colleagues showed themselves to be highly qualified specialists. I would especially like to mention the company’s partner, Marina. Thanks to her constructive approach, benevolence and professionalism, we were able to find the most effective ways to solve our problems.

Mariam Manoyan

4 years ago

Araks Yepremyan

4 years ago

It was absolutely a pleasure working with "MB Legal". They are extremely conscientious and smart and are excellent lawyers. Equally important, they care about their clients and fight for you. I highly recommend them. Many thanks.

Frank Bisson

3 years ago

MB Legal assisted me in opening two bank accounts in Armenia. The responsible lawyer was Ella Akopjan. Everything went fine and the pricing was very fair. I always received quick replies to my messages and the communication was very friendly. Only can recommend this firm.

Артавазд Саркисян

3 years ago

We have been cooperating with MB Legal since the summer - extremely positive impressions. Starting from the preliminary consultation, everything happens very professionally, faster than you could hope and with a focus on helping you solve your problems. What is equally important is that everything that can be done and solved remotely is done and solved. Special thanks to Marina Shakhparonyan!

З С

3 years ago

This law firm provided us with services for registering a branch in Armenia and resolving a number of related issues. Everything was done at a high professional level. I would especially like to note the prompt and productive interaction between the firm’s employees and our legal department. The company is very customer-oriented. I definitely recommend working with them.

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Patents and utility models
Patenting in Armenia is governed by the RA Law on Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs. An application is prepared with a description of the invention, the claims, drawings where relevant and an abstract, and filed with the Intellectual Property Office in Armenian, in writing or electronically. The Office checks that the documents are complete and compliant; for inventions, the details are published in the official bulletin and novelty is examined. Where there is no ground for refusal, the invention is entered in the state register and a patent is granted.
Timing matters more here than anywhere else in IP: public disclosure before filing can destroy novelty. If you are preparing a launch, a paper or a demo, talk to us before it goes public, not after.
Industrial designs
Registering an industrial design protects the appearance of a product and allows you to stop third parties from using the same design without consent. The application is filed with the Intellectual Property Office in Armenian, in writing or through the electronic system, following broadly the same path as a trademark application.
Intellectual property rights protection and enforcement in Armenia
Enforcement in Armenia runs through several channels: the courts, the police and the customs authorities. Court practice in IP is still developing and there is a limited body of precedent, so outcomes can be less predictable than in more established jurisdictions, which makes the preparation of the case, and the evidence behind it, unusually important.
In practice, the most effective protection is usually built before a dispute arises: register the rights that matter, record them with customs, put proper assignment and confidentiality clauses in your contracts, and monitor the register for conflicting applications. Case information for court proceedings is available through the judicial portal.

IP Lawyers in Armenia

Meet the lawyers handling our intellectual property matters. MB Legal’s intellectual property practice is led by Vanik Avagyan, who represents Armenian and international clients on the registration of intellectual property objects, on responding to office actions received during examination, on overcoming oppositions and refusals to register, and on appeals and court protection.

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FAQs

1. How long does trademark registration take in Armenia?
Trademark registration in Armenia usually takes about 4–6 months, depending on whether any office actions are issued and how they proceed. The timeline can be longer if the final decision is suspended pending a final decision on an earlier-filed, confusingly similar trademark application.
2. Is a preliminary search mandatory?
A preliminary search is not mandatory, but it is recommended before filing an application. A search makes it possible to assess potential conflicts in advance and reduce the risk of the application being refused.
3. What should I do if my trademark application is refused?
If you receive a refusal, it is important not to miss the appeal deadlines set by law. It is advisable to turn to a specialized lawyer, who can assess the grounds for refusal and, where necessary, initiate the appropriate process for re-examination, an appeal to the Board of Appeal, and/or court protection.
4. Can an already-registered trademark be challenged?
Yes. A registered trademark can be challenged on various grounds, depending on the specific circumstances. For example, it may be challenged on the ground of non-use, or in cases where its registration conflicts with earlier-arising rights, including rights to a trade name or another trademark. Other grounds are also possible, and their applicability must be assessed in light of the particulars of each case.
5. Can a foreign company register a trademark in Armenia?
Yes. Foreign companies can register a trademark in Armenia.
6. How can a trademark be protected in several countries at once?
You can either file separate applications in different countries or use the Madrid System to protect a trademark in a number of countries through a single international application.
7. Is the employee considered the author and rights holder of software?
The employee who creates software is considered the author in terms of personal non-economic rights, where the software was created in the course of performing employment duties; the economic rights to it, however, belong to the employer in the manner established by law.

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What Counts As Intellectual Property in Armenia

Protect Your IP !

The trademark registration process

Our Intellectual Property Legal Services

Trademark search and registration

Refusals and appeals

Oppositions and invalidation of registrations

IP disputes and enforcement

Copyright and digital content

Patents and industrial designs

Licensing and IP transactions

IP audit and portfolio management

MB Legal is featured on

Why choose MB Legal

What Our Clients Say About Us

Inna Perelekhova

Гайк Торосян

Yuliya Verba

Aram Kayfajyan

Павел Семенов

Mariam Manoyan

Araks Yepremyan

Frank Bisson

Артавазд Саркисян

З С

For international clients

Start a Trademark Clearance Search!

Patents and utility models

Industrial designs

Intellectual property rights protection and enforcement in Armenia

IP Lawyers in Armenia

FAQs

1. How long does trademark registration take in Armenia?

2. Is a preliminary search mandatory?

3. What should I do if my trademark application is refused?

4. Can an already-registered trademark be challenged?

5. Can a foreign company register a trademark in Armenia?

6. How can a trademark be protected in several countries at once?

7. Is the employee considered the author and rights holder of software?

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