Trademark Registration With The National Customs Office

The National Customs Office (DNA), as part of the anti-piracy policies developed by the national government, has created an internal trademark registry. The chief purpose of this registry is to safeguard the interests of trademark holders, as well as importers and the tax administration.

Consequently, the relevant Customs officer must verify whether the merchandise presented to the DNA bears a trademark registered in its database. If so, it must be reported immediately, so that the trademark holder or its trademark agent can be notified.

The trademark holder may request suspension of the clearance procedure, providing sufficient guarantee to cover any liability that may arise from unjustifiably requesting suspension.