GENERAL INFORMATION TO KNOW
| Registration |
Is not required, but available for the computer programs and databases only |
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| Applicants |
Individuals and legal entities |
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| Examination |
Only formal |
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| Protection term |
Lifetime of the author plus 50 years following the author’s death |
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| Member of |
Berne Convention |
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| POA |
Hard copy of the simply signed POA is required. No notarization or legalization is needed |
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Patent Attorney
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Required for non-resident applicants/holders |
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Customs
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Copyright objects may be entered into the Customs Register |
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Language
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Belorusian or Russian |
