Moreover, now applications and other documents should be submitted only in electronic form. These measures will simplify the procedure for collecting documents and submitting applications and will help to protect the rights of trademark owners.
The above changes will become effective on January 17, 2021.
The second change concerns Kazakh wine trademarks and names in advertisements. Starting from January 11, 2021,
it is possible to advertise trademarks and (or) names of wine that have been produced in Kazakhstan
Alcohol advertisements remain prohibited in Kazakhstan; but now it is permissible to advertise Kazakh wine as a brand, though not as an individual product. The advertisements should be placed only in Kazakh media: TV and radio channels, periodicals (except for children’ and religious ones), and at night only. In terms of advertising content, there are a number of strict requirements related to the ban on using minors in advertising, and the promotion of consumption or other ways of promoting wine.