Annual Technical Report on Trademark Information Activities in 2025 submitted by Republic of Armenia/Intellectual Property Office of the Ministry of Economy

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I. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN TRADEMARK INFORMATION ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE OFFICE 

Information on the following topics is desired :

In 2025, the number of trademark applications submitted to the Intellectual Property Office has increased. 3863 applications were submitted for registration through the national procedure, which is about 6% more than the previous year. 3112 of the applications were submitted by national applicants. A preliminary examination was carried out on 3842 trademark applications, 1299 trademarks were registered. In 2025, 2545 trademark certificates were prepared and handed over to the right holders. The Republic of Armenia received 2885 notifications on international trademark registration under the international procedure (Madrid system). With international notifications, 2006 decisions were made on providing legal protection to the trademark. In 2025, 23 international registration applications were filed from the Republic of Armenia.

The top four trademarks and services filed in 2025 according to the International Classification of Goods and Services (Nice) classes are as follows:

With 1067 applications, trademarks filed for registration for services in Class 35 of the Nice Classification (advertising, business management, organization, administration, office services) are in the leading position,

 In the 2nd place, with 492 applications, are trademarks filed for services in Class 43 of the Nice Classification (services providing food and beverages, temporary accommodation),

In 3rd place, with 483 applications, are trademarks filed for registration for services in Class 41 of the Nice Classification (education, provision of the educational process, entertainment, organization of sports and cultural events),

In the 4th place with 376 applications are trademarks filed for registration for goods in Class 30 of the Nice Classification (coffee, tea, cocoa and their substitutes, rice, pasta and noodles (arishta), tapioca and sago, flour and cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, chocolate, ice cream, sorbets and other edible ices, sugar, honey, yeasts, baking powders, salt, spices, seasonings, preserved herbs, vinegar, sauces and other condiments, ice (frozen water)).

The number of applications submitted electronically also increased during the reporting period: out of 3863 applications, 2378 applications were submitted electronically, which constitutes 61,5% of the number of applications submitted.

Annual report (section “TRADEMARKS”; pages 18-23): https://aipo.am/public/uploads/files/file-XzbbNpm7lO.pdf

News: https://aipo.am/en/news

II. SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO TRADEMARK INFORMATION CARRIED OUT BY THE OFFICE

Frequently asked Questions: https://aipo.am/en/pages/show/frequently-asked-questions

Applicants have a variety of methods to fill their applications: on paper, e-filling. 

As regard the electronic filling of applications, they may use the following web page: https://my.aipa.am/

International Classification of the figurative elements of marks (7th Edition) (Vienna Classification): https://aipo.am/en/pages/show/vienna

Trademarks registered under the national procedure: https://aipo.am/en/national-procedure-reg

Well-Known Trademarks: https://aipo.am/en/well-tm

III. SOURCES OF TRADEMARK INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE OFFICE

Information on the following topics is desired :

Trademark registrations: https://aipo.am/en/pages/show/official-bulletin;

Trademark applications: https://aipo.am/en/pages/show/trademark-applications

Trademarks registered under the national procedure: https://aipo.am/en/national-procedure-reg

IV. ICT SUPPORT TO SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO TRADEMARK INFORMATION CARRIED OUT BY THE OFFICE

Information on the following topics is desired :

Annual report (section “INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES”; page 26): https://aipo.am/public/uploads/files/file-XzbbNpm7lO.pdf

V. PROMOTION ACTIVITIES AIMED TO SUPPORT USERS IN ACCESS AND EFFICIENT USE OF TRADEMARK INFORMATION

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VI. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF TRADEMARK INFORMATION

Information on the following topics is desired :

Annual report (section “INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION”; pages 28-45): https://aipo.am/public/uploads/files/file-XzbbNpm7lO.pdf

VII. ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WIPO STANDARDS CONCERNING TRADEMARK INFORMATION

Note: For each Standard listed below, please enter one of the following values: 

Implementation Status Definitions

"Fully implemented" 

The WIPO Standard has been implemented in a manner compliant or compatible with the Standard.

"Partially implemented" 

The WIPO Standard has been implemented in part.  The Office practice aligns with some, but not all, requirements of the Standard.

"On implementation phase"

The decision to implement the WIPO Standard has been made and it is currently being deployed, configured, or integrated into systems and workflows.

"Planning to implement"

The decision to implement the WIPO Standard has been made;  planning activities (resource allocation, timeline development, technical design) are underway before actual implementation begins.

"On assessment phase"

The WIPO Standard is under active evaluation to determine its feasibility, technical requirements, costs, benefits, and alignment with organizational needs before making an implementation decision.

"No plan to implement"

The WIPO Standard has been reviewed and there is currently no intention or plan to implement it.


WIPO Standard ST.2:  Standard manner for designating calendar dates by using the Gregorian calendar

No plan to implement


WIPO Standard ST.3:  Recommended standard on two-letter codes for the representation of states, other entities and intergovernmental organizations

Fully implemented


WIPO Standard ST.13:  Recommendation for the numbering of applications for industrial property rights (IPRs)

Partially implemented


WIPO Standard ST.60:  Recommendation concerning bibliographic data relating to marks

Fully implemented


WIPO Standard ST.61:  Recommendation for the exchange of trademark legal status data

On implementation phase


WIPO Standard ST.62:  Recommendation concerning standard abbreviation for “Vienna Classification”

Fully implemented


WIPO Standard ST.63:  Recommendation concerning the content and layout of trademark gazettes

Partially implemented


WIPO Standard ST.64:  Recommended search files for trademark search

Partially implemented


WIPO Standard ST.66:  Recommendation for the processing of trademark information using XML (extensible markup language)

Planning to implement


WIPO Standard ST.67:  Recommendations for the electronic management of the figurative elements of trademarks

Partially implemented


WIPO Standard ST.68:  Recommendations for the electronic management of sound marks

Fully implemented


WIPO Standard ST.69:  Recommendation for the electronic management of motion and multimedia marks

On assessment phase

We do not yet have such trademarks; however, we would implement WIPO Standard ST.69 as necessary.


WIPO Standard ST.90:  Recommendation for processing and communicating intellectual property data using web APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)

Planning to implement


WIPO Standard ST.91:  Recommendations on digital three-dimensional (3D) models and 3D images

Planning to implement


WIPO Standard ST.92:  Recommendations on the data package format for the electronic exchange of priority documents

Planning to implement


WIPO Standard ST.96:  Recommendation for the processing of intellectual property information using XML (extensible markup language)

Planning to implement


WIPO Standard ST.97:  Recommendation for processing of intellectual property data using JSON

Planning to implement

VIII. OTHER RELATED MATTERS 








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