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Trade Mark Laws And Regulations Malta 2024

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The relevant authority is the Comptroller of Industrial Property as established under article 3 of the Patents and Designs Act (‘Comptroller').

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1. Relevant Authorities and Legislation

1.1 What is the relevant trade mark authority in your jurisdiction?

The relevant authority is the Comptroller of Industrial Property as established under article 3 of the Patents and Designs Act (‘Comptroller').

1.2 What is the relevant trade mark legislation in your jurisdiction?

The main legislative instruments are the:

  1. Trademarks Act, Chapter 597 of the Laws of Malta (‘TA') and its subsidiary legislation, namely the Trademark Rules, Subsidiary Legislation 597.04;
  2. Intellectual Property Rights (Cross-Border Measures) Act, Chapter 414 of the Laws of Malta (‘IPRMA'); and
  3. Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (Regulation) Act, Chapter 488 of the Laws of Malta (‘EIPRA').

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