September 30, 2024

Сompensation for authorized use of a utility model has been determined

Recently adopted Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers “On approval of the Regulation on the procedure for determining the amount of compensation for the use of an invention, utility model, industrial design without the authorization of the patent holder” establishes the procedure for determining and paying the amount of compensation paid to the patent holder if the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan issues a permit to use an invention, utility model and industrial design (hereinafter industrial property) without the authorization of the patent holder.

In the event of an urgent need to use an industrial property object without the authorization of the patent holder in connection with ensuring national defense and security, eliminating emergency situations of natural and man-made nature, protecting the life and health of citizens, and is allowed in the absence of the patent holder’s capabilities (production materials, equipment, etc.) to eliminate these situations.

The period of use of an industrial property object without the authorization of the patent holder must be proportionate to the time required to eliminate the abovementioned circumstances.

According to the Regulation, the amount of compensation is 0.5% of the income received from sold goods and (or) performed work and (or) rendered services using the industrial property object without the consent of the patent holder.

Also, from January 1, 2025, updated rates of individual fees will come into force, which will be charged for the international registration of marks under the Protocol to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks.

Tariff code	Tariff fee	Rates (USD)
1.	For the indication of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the application for the extension of protection arising from the international registration of a mark, as well as for the indication of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the application for territorial expansion:
1.1.	for one class of the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of Registration of Marks	320
1.2.	for each additional class of goods and services over one class	130
2.	For indicating the Republic of Uzbekistan in a statement on the extension of protection arising from the international registration of a collective mark, as well as for indicating the Republic of Uzbekistan in a statement on territorial expansion:
2.1.	for one class of the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of Registration of Marks	480
2.2.	for each additional class of goods and services over one class	80
3.	For the renewal of the international registration of a mark registered in accordance with the said Protocol:
3.1.	for one class of the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of Registration of Marks	160
3.2.	for each additional class of goods and services over one class	107
4.	For the renewal of the international registration of a collective mark registered in accordance with the said Protocol:
4.1.	for one class of the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of Registration of Marks	320
4.2.	for each additional class of goods and services over one class	53