This article contains general information about IP enforcement
practice in Kazakhstan and our recommendations on the best ways for
trademark owners to protect their rights.
1. PROTECTION OF TRADEMARK OWNERS' RIGHTS UNDER KAZAKH
LAW
In Kazakhstan, trademarks are subject to the Law "On
Trademarks, Service Marks and Appellations of Origin of Goods"
(1999) (the "Trademark Law").
A trademark is granted protection if it is registered in the
State Trademark Register of Kazakhstan as prescribed by the
Trademark Law. According to that law, registration of a trademark
is evidenced by a trademark registration certificate issued by the
Committee for Intellectual Property Rights under the Ministry of
Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan (the
"CIPR"). Trademarks are registered in
relation to specific classes of goods or services under the NICE
Classification; and protection is granted only in respect of goods
and services listed in the registration certificate and strictly
