United States of America

Fiji

Trademarks

11. Please explain whether the relevant authorities in Fiji, in determining whether a mark is well-known, take account of knowledge of a trademark in the relevant sector of the public, including knowledge obtained as a result of promotion of the trademark.

The Fiji Intellectual Property Office in receiving application for trademarks considers well known trademarks in the relevant sector of the public, including knowledge obtained as a promotion of the mark; however, there are no prescribed procedures for this process. Further, the notice period for opposition will cater for any objections albeit from a well-known trademark holder or not.