Last Updated on September 11, 2024 by Elidge Staff

Completing Form No TM 25: Objection To Amend Classification

Are you thinking of filing an objection to amend classification? Before a trade mark is registered, it must be classified under one or more of the 45 classes of goods and services specified by the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (Nice Classification). If a proposed change to the classification of a trade mark is objected to, it will be refused registration.

How To File For Objection To Amend Classification of a Trade Mark

If you are opposed to the proposed changes in classification of a trade mark, you can file a notice of objection using Form No. TM 25. This form must be filed with the Registrar of Trade Marks within the prescribed time limit of two months from the date of the notice of the proposed change in classification.

How to Complete Form No. TM 25

To complete Form No. TM 25, the following details must be provided:

  1. Application Reference Number
  2. Notice Received On
  3. Name and Address of Opponent/Agent
  4. Grounds of Objection
  5. Telephone Number and Email Address of Opponent/Agent
  6. Signature of Opponent/Agent

Supporting Evidence

Supporting evidence can be attached to the form if necessary. This can include any documents or arguments that support the objection.

Power of Attorney

If the form is being filed by an agent on behalf of the opponent, a power of attorney must be included with the form.

Fees

Fees must be paid when submitting Form No. TM 25. The fee amount can be found on the Namibia Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development website.

Form No. TM 25 is an important form to file if you are opposed to a proposed change in the classification of a trade mark in Namibia. By following the above steps and providing all necessary information, you can ensure that your objection is considered by the relevant authorities. For more information, please refer to the website of BIPA.

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