What is use requirement after trademark registration in Macau? What actions could be considered as use of trademark in Macau? Could we stop validity of trademark registration certificate based on non-use for a period of time? How many years of non-use?
The trademark is required to be used in the first three consecutive years from the date of registration (or any constructive 3-year period thereafter), otherwise the trademark may be invalided.
What are required documents for renewal trademark in Macau? Is grace period after renewal date allowed?
The grace period is 06 months from the expire date of the trademark registration.
Is cancellation of trademark registration in Macau available? What is the foundations for such cancellation?
The cancellation of trademark registration in Macau is available. A trademark may be cancelled where it cannot be protected or the trademark infringes upon the public order or morals. In addition, the owner of the protected trademark has been proved that they are infringing the right of other owners, the registration of the trademark was issued lacking the required documents.
Is customs record of trademark registration available in Macau?
The trademark registration may be recorded on customs data, but it is not automatically mechanism. The owner of Trademark must file the request to Customs authority of Macau for assistance with enforcement of trademarks