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TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
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WHEREAS, 't is\rietessaryto\~rot~~t the reputation
and goodwill of business persons engaged in
manufacturing &.nd distribution of goods as well as
rendering services by protecting trademarks to avoid
confusion between similar goods and services~
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WHEREAS, trademarks, in the course of free trade.
play an important role in guiding customers' 'choice
and protecting their interests;
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WHEREAS, it is believed that protection of
tradem~rks could have positive impact on the national
economic advancementand especially on the trade and
industria) development of the country;
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NOW~ THEREFORE, in accordance with Article
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PART ONE
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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