Is Custom Recordal of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) available in Uzbekistan?
Yes
Is Custom Recordal of IPRs compulsory in Uzbekistan?
No
Is it an effective measure to stop the infiltration of illegal and counterfeit products in Uzbekistan?
Yes
Which law forms the legal basis for Custom Recordal of IPRs (Border Control Measures) in Uzbekistan?
The Customs Code in the new edition, which came into force on 22nd April 2016, forms the legal basis for Custom Recordal of IPRs (Border Control Measures) in Uzbekistan.
Is Custom Recordal of IPRs effective on import or export of goods or both?
Custom Recordal of IPRs is effective only on the import of goods.
What is the role of the customs department/authority? (Kindly give 2-3 points)
The role of the customs authority is to detect infringing goods and withhold them for further inquiry after consultation with the rights holder.
Is there a procedure to record IP with the customs department/authority? If yes, then kindly explain it in brief.
What documents are to be submitted along with the application for Custom Recordal of IPRs?
The documents to be submitted include an application for recordal, copies of registration certificates, copy of Power of Attorney, and receipt of payment of fee.
Is the applicant required to execute a bond (against all liabilities and to bear the costs towards destruction, demurrage, and detention charges incurred till the time of destruction or disposal) with the customs department/authority for Custom Recordal of IPRs?
What is the time frame for the customs department/authority to notify the applicants whether their application (for custom recordal of IPRs) is registered or rejected?
10 working days
Does the customs department/authority have a centralized system or the Custom Recordal is required to be done with each port of entry in Uzbekistan by land, sea, and air?
Yes
Is there an online system for Custom Recordal in Uzbekistan?
What is the official fee for Custom Recordal in Uzbekistan?
The official fee for custom recordal is 15 Euros per IP object.
What is the term of Custom Recordal of IPRs? Can it be further renewed?
03 years subject for prolongation, unless expired earlier.
Does the customs department/authority have a right to conduct raids and seize the counterfeit goods within Uzbekistan?
Yes
In which scenario does the customs department/authority suspend the clearance of imported goods?
The customs authority suspends the clearance of imported goods upon suspecting/finding that the goods are infringing in nature.
Who bears the liabilities and expenses related to suspension of the release of infringing goods?
Is the IP rights holder authorized to examine the goods, the clearance of which has been suspended?
Yes
Is the IP rights holder authorized to request the information about the personal details of the importer and additional crucial piece of information concerning the consignment, which has been suspended from clearance?
Yes
Can the importer or the authorized representative of the goods, which have been suspended from clearance, request the information of the IP rights holder in question?
Yes
Within what timeframe the IP rights holder needs to confirm whether the goods are counterfeit or original after suspension?
Is the IP rights holder required to produce an injunction order or evidence of court proceedings to detain the goods?
If the answer to the above question is 'Yes,' then what is the deadline to do so?
Does the IP rights holder need to pay an additional bond for the detention of goods?
If the answer to the above question is 'Yes,' then to what extent and how is the valuation calculated?
In the scenario where the goods detained or seized are found to be infringing the IPRs of the IP rights holder in question, what steps does the customs department/authority take?
Does the customs authority invite the rights holder and importer to join the proceedings? Are there any consequences of failure to join such proceeding, if any?
Before disposal/destruction of infringing goods, does the rights holder need to submit a ‘no objection’ or concurrence document?
Are there any disadvantages of Custom Recordal of IPRs in Uzbekistan? If yes, then kindly give 2-3 points?
If an IP rights holder is not satisfied with the action taken by the customs department/authority, can he/she initiate separate legal proceedings to enforce his/her IP rights?
To establish if the goods are counterfeit before the court of justice, will the affidavit by the IP rights holder suffice or any other documentary requirement is there?
Upon conclusion of proceedings before the Court of Justice, what are the possible remedies awarded by the court?
Is the rights holder under an obligation to inform customs authority when his Intellectual Property Right ceases to be valid/ he ceases to be the owner of such IPR?
