End-to-End Trademark Registration in Vanuatu

In Vanuatu, registering a trademark is mandatory in order to obtain protection, since the country operates under a “first-to-file” system. This means that only registered trademarks are protected, and rights are granted to whoever files first.

In some exceptional cases, an unregistered trademark may receive protection, but this is rare.

Trademark applications are filed with the Intellectual Property Office of the Republic of Vanuatu.

If you register a combined trademark (with both word and figurative elements), your rights apply only to the exact form in which the mark was filed and registered. If you wish to use the name separately from the logo (or vice versa), you should file a separate application for each version.

To register a trademark in Vanuatu, you will generally need:

• Original Power of Attorney, signed. No notarization or legalization required.
• The name or logo you want to register
• The applicant’s details

Your iGERENT consultant will confirm the exact requirements for your case and guide you through each step.

The trademark registration process in Vanuatu usually takes around 12 months.

This is an estimated timeframe for straightforward applications and can vary depending on the complexity of the case or delays at the trademark office.

Once registered, your trademark in Vanuatu will be valid for 10 years from the application date.

It can be renewed indefinitely for additional ten-year periods. Renewal can also be requested during a three (3)-month grace period following expiration, upon payment of a late renewal fee.

Yes.
You may oppose another trademark application within 28 days of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Opposition actions are filed by interested third parties, and their chances of success depend on the specific circumstances of each case — particularly whether the mark in question is confusingly similar to yours.

A trademark does not need to be in use to be registered in Vanuatu.

However, if it remains unused for more than three consecutive years after registration, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions for non-use.

These cancellation actions can only be filed after five (5) years have passed from the filing date.

No. We do not provide standalone address for service services in Vanuatu

When you instruct iGERENT to handle your trademark application in Vanuatu, the address for service requirement is automatically covered as part of our full service. We work with qualified local trademark attorneys who act as your official representative before the relevant Trademark Office, including compliance with all local representation and address for service requirements.

We do not offer address for service services separately for applicants who wish to file directly on their own in jurisdictions where self-filing may be technically permitted. Our services are designed to ensure that applications are properly filed, examined, and managed by experienced local professionals.

If you would like assistance with your trademark registration in Vanuatu or any other country, feel free to contact us here and we will be happy to guide you through the process. We offer services worldwide.

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in Vanuatu means working with a team that values transparency, reliability, and practical results.

Trusted by 12,000+ businesses and with over 25,000 trademarks handled since 2014, we simplify trademark registration in Vanuatu through one dedicated specialist coordinating local attorneys worldwide.

• We provide clear quotes that include both official fees and our professional fees, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
• We’ve managed trademark filings and portfolios for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established international brands.
• We keep you in the loop with regular status updates, not just at filing, but all the way to registration.

Don’t just take our word for it, see why businesses trust iGERENT as the best trademark registration service.