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1. Fiji, located in the center of the Southwest Pacific, is one of the countries in Oceania, consisting of 332 islands, of which 106 are inhabited. The land area is 18333 square kilometers, and the exclusive economic zone of the ocean covers 1.29 million square kilometers. Fiji is a country with strong economic strength and good economic development among Pacific island nations. The fishery and forest resources are abundant, with mineral deposits such as gold, silver, copper, and bauxite. The sugar industry and tourism industry are the pillars of the national economy.
2. The Fiji Islands were previously a British colony and gained independence on October 10, 1970. The Trademark Law began in 1933 and was revised in 1966.
3. The trademark registration authority in Fiji is the Fiji Intellectual Property Office, and the official languages are English, Fijian, and Hindi.
4. Fiji trademark registration adopts the old British classification table and does not accept applications for service trademarks. The elements that Fiji can register as a trademark include: text, graphics, color combinations, etc.
5. Fiji trademark registration adopts the principle of balancing "application first" and "use first".
Fiji is a signatory to international intellectual property treaties such as the WIPO Convention and the Rome Convention, and has not yet joined the Madrid Agreement or Madrid Protocol. Therefore, trademark registration in Fiji can only be obtained through "single country registration".
In addition, although Fiji left the Commonwealth in 1987, due to the long-term impact of colonialism, Fiji's trademark registration applications can still be submitted based on the existing UK trademark registration basis.
The registration is valid for 14 years from the date of application. Registration can be renewed continuously, with each renewal valid for 14 years. The renewal application must be submitted before the registration expires. To apply for renewal, a power of attorney and the original registration certificate must be submitted.
1. Trademark design;
2. Trademark category and commodity items;
3. Applicant's name and address;
4. Power of attorney;
5. Indicate whether the trademark is intended or actually used in Fiji.
The general process of trademark registration in Fiji is: submission, acceptance, examination, announcement, approval, and issuance.
If everything goes smoothly, the entire process will take about 12-18 months.
