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Uruguay  Uruguay

Non-use date - Initial rule *

Last updated 18 Mar 2026
First term of registration 5 Years
Counting from Registration Date
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Registered
   
Effective date of this rule 1 Jan 2014
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
If a trademark has not been used within five consecutive years following its registration date or following the renewal date, or when use has been interrupted for more than five consecutive years a cancellation action may be filed.
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Sierra Leone  Sierra Leone

Late Renewal Deadline rule *

Last updated 27 Feb 2026
First term of registration 6 Months
Counting from Next Renewal Due
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Registered
   
Effective date of this rule 9 Oct 2014
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Sierra Leone  Sierra Leone

Office Action Deadline (IR Subsequent Designation) rule

Last updated 27 Feb 2026
First term of registration 3 Months
Counting from Office Action Date
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Pending
   
Effective date of this rule 9 Oct 2014
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Sierra Leone  Sierra Leone

Office Action Deadline (IR National Extension) rule

Last updated 27 Feb 2026
First term of registration 3 Months
Counting from Office Action Date
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Pending
   
Effective date of this rule 9 Oct 2014
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Sierra Leone  Sierra Leone

Opposition deadline (IR Subsequent Designation) rule *

Last updated 27 Feb 2026
First term of registration 3 Months
Counting from Publication Date
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Pending
   
Effective date of this rule 9 Oct 2014
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Sierra Leone  Sierra Leone

Opposition deadline (IR National Extension) rule *

Last updated 27 Feb 2026
First term of registration 3 Months
Counting from Publication Date
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Pending
   
Effective date of this rule 9 Oct 2014
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Sierra Leone  Sierra Leone

Opposition deadline rule *

Last updated 27 Feb 2026
First term of registration 3 Months
Counting from Publication Date
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Pending
   
Effective date of this rule 9 Oct 2014
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Sierra Leone  Sierra Leone

Previous Next Renewal Due rule

Last updated 27 Feb 2026
First term of registration 10 Years
Counting from Application Date
or from
Subsequent terms 10 Years
Status Registered
   
Effective date of this rule 9 Oct 2014
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Zambia  Zambia

Late Renewal Deadline rule *

Last updated 26 Feb 2026
First term of registration 6 Months
Counting from Next Renewal Due
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Registered
   
Effective date of this rule 31 Dec 2025
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Zambia  Zambia

Previous Next Renewal Due rule

Last updated 26 Feb 2026
First term of registration 10 Years
Counting from Priority Date
or from Application Date
Subsequent terms 10 Years
Status Registered
   
Effective date of this rule 31 Dec 2025
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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