Custom
Application procedure for IP rights protection measures on the borders of Belarus
- I stage
- Submission of written application in the State Customs Committee of Belarus (Customs Committee) on separate IP object including appendixes (the requirement for filling application see in Appendix).
- II stage
- Consideration of the application by the Licensing Commission of the State Customs Committee of Belarus (Licensing Commission) within 1 month from the date of receipt. N.B.: Term of consideration can be prolonged for not more than 6 months upon presenting of proven grounds.
- III stage
- Decision making on performance of measures, or refusal in their realization. Notification of the applicant by the Licensing Commission. Forwarding of the decision to customs bodies. Forwarding of an extract from the register of decisions on realization of measures to the applicant after inclusion of the decision in the register. N.B.: Term of realization of measures is established according to specified in the application, but not exceeding 2 years, from the moment of inclusion of the decision in the register. The term cannot exceed the time of validity of the right of the right holder.
Prolongation procedure (for the period not exceeding 1 year)
- I stage
- Submission of written request not later than 40 days before expiry of the term of IP protection measures.
- II stage
- Consideration of the written application in 1 month period. Additional documents can be requested. N.B.: The term will be counted from the moment of receiving of additional documents.
- III stage
- Decision making about prolongation of the term. Modification of the register. Notification of the applicant and customs bodies.
Schedule of charges for performing IP protection measures
| Services | Official fee, EUR |
| Filing an application | 20 |
| Inclusion in the register of decisions | 300 |
| Filing a request for prolongation of the term of IP protection measures | 150 |