Регистрация торговой марки Армении

Introduction

The Republic of Armenia is a mountainous country in the South Caucasus that regained independence from the Soviet Union on 21 September 1991. Today, it is a parliamentary republic whose official language is Armenian, and it participates in many European organisations such as the OSCE and the Council of Europe. Armenia’s population is highly literate, and the country encourages foreign investment, so protecting brands through trademark registration is important for both local entrepreneurs and international businesses.

Legal framework and international treaties

Armenia’s trademark system is governed by the Law of the Republic of Armenia on Trademarks (last amended in 2020). The law designates a state-authorized body, AIPA, as the organisation responsible for receiving applications, conducting examinations, registering trademarks, and issuing certificates. Armenia uses the Nice Classification for goods and services and is a contracting party to major treaties, including the Paris Convention, the TRIPS Agreement, the Madrid Agreement and Protocol, the Nice Agreement, the Vienna Agreement, and the Singapore Treaty. These treaties allow foreign applicants to claim priority from earlier filings and to file through the international Madrid System.

Costs

The Law on State Duties establishes state fees. According to the AIPO’s fee schedule, the main charges for a trademark application are:

The commission of Pocket IP is 300 USD per trademark.

Payments are accepted in USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, and PLN (at the client’s request). Both bank payment and card payment are available.

Who may apply and what is required

The AIPO’s FAQ states that legal entities, natural persons, and sole proprietors may apply for a trademark. Applications must be filed in Armenian; documents in other languages must be translated within 2 months of filing. A single application can cover only one trademark, but multiple classes of goods or services can be included in one application (multi‑class filings are permitted). Foreign applicants must appoint a registered Armenian trademark attorney to act on their behalf. This requirement ensures that filings meet local formalities and that correspondence from the AIPO can be responded to promptly. Applicants claiming priority must submit a certified copy of the earlier filing and its translation within three months.

Required documents

To obtain a filing date, the applicant must submit to AIPO:

1. Application request – a completed form requesting registration, including the applicant’s name and address.
2. Representation of the mark – a clear image or description of the sign to be protected. For word marks the textual representation is sufficient; graphical signs require an image file.
3. List of goods and services – the specification of the goods/services grouped according to the Nice classes.
4. Proof of fee payment – receipts for the official filing and examination fees. Payment may be made electronically or via bank transfer.