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In detennining whether a trademark is wellknown in Ethiopia, for the purposes of Sub
Article (1) of this Article, due regard shall be
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PART FIVE
DURATION AND RENEWAL OF
REGISTRA TioN OF TRADEMARKS

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after the expiry of the three months period, the
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renewal fee, a penalty prescribed by the
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property gazette or in a newspaper having
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