Laws
The law of the Republic of Armenia on trademarks
Chapter 11: Transitional provisions and entry into force of this law
Article 66. Transitional Provisions
1. Before the entry into force of this Law, registrations of registered trademarks shall continue to keep valid in accordance with the requirements established by this Law.
2. Trademarks including designations of origin, the registration of which with regard to the designation of origin was made before the entry into force of this Law, shall be complied with the requirements established by this Law and by the Law of the Republic of Armenia “On Geographical Indications” before December 31, 2010.
3. The validity of registrations of trademarks, which have not been brought to conformity with the requirements pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article, shall be terminated, as of January 1, 2011.
4. Examination of applications filed with the State Authorised Body, before the entry into force of this Law, the preliminary examination of which is in process shall be conducted in the order established by this Law.
5. Examination of applications filed with the State Authorised Body, before the entry into force of this Law, the preliminary examination of which is fulfilled, shall be conducted in the order established by this Law, without application of provisions established by Article 44, paragraph 2 of Article 45, clause 3 of paragraph 3 of Article 45 and Article 46 of this Law.
6. The Law of the Republic of Armenia “on Trademarks, Service Marks, and Appellations of Origin” (HO(ՀՕ)-41) adopted on March 20, 2000 shall be declared invalid.
Article 67. Entry into Force of this Law
This Law shall come into force since July 1, 2010.
