Yes, rejected applications must be taken to the Trademark Board who has the power:
- To decide appeals against the registrar’s orders or decisions;
- To consider and order the petitions for trademark cancellations or license agreements;
The Trademark Board includes;
- The DG (director general) of the Department of Intellectual Property;
- The attorney general or any of his/her representatives;
- Eight to twelve qualified people belonging from law or commerce field and have IP or trademark experience. Also, they must have been appointed as the Council of Ministers members;
- The secretary general of the Juridical Council or his/her representative;
Additionally, one-third of the members must be chosen from the private sector.
Coming to appealing of trademark registration, eighteen to twenty four months is the average required timeframe. The Board decision is made within 90 days of notification.
