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Trademark – Afghanistan

Last reviewed: 12 August 2026 · by Testkanzlei

Quick facts

Trade Mark OfficeACBR
Official language(s)Dari, Pashto
Madrid Protocol MemberNo
Paris Convention MemberYes
Registration term10 years
Renewal period10 years
Multi-class applications availableYes
Examination on absolute groundsYes
Examination on relative groundsNo
Opposition availableYes
Opposition period30 days
Use requirementYes
Non-use period3 years
Local representative requiredYes
CurrencyAFN
1Filing a Trade Mark

Available Filing Routes

National applicationYes
Regional applicationNo
International registration via Madrid SystemNo

Applicant

Who can file a trade mark application?Any natural or legal person, domestic or foreign.
Natural persons permitted?Yes
Legal entities permitted?Yes
Joint applicants permitted?Yes

Representation

Is a local representative mandatory?YesMandatory for all foreign applicants
Power of Attorney required?Yes
Notarisation/legalisation required?YesNotarised and legalised Power of Attorney

Language

Official filing language(s)Dari, Pashto

Electronic Filing

Link to official filing system
Practical notes: Foreign applicants should allow 3-4 weeks for legalisation of the Power of Attorney.
2Types of Marks
Word marksYes
Figurative/device marksYes
Combined word and figurative marksYes
Three-dimensional/shape marksNo
Sound marksNo