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Wallis and Futuna
WALLIS AND FUTUNA IS A FRENCH ISLAND COLLECTIVITY LOCATED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN. IT HAS A POPULATION OF AROUND 15,000 PEOPLE.
Trade mark protection
As there is no local trade mark registrar in Wallis and Futuna, you can register your trade mark in France which extends protection to Wallis and Futuna.
Madrid applications designating France will also extend to Wallis and Futuna. Multiclass applications and service
marks are allowed. However, a European Union trademark registration will not automatically extend to Wallis and Futuna as they are not a member of the European Community.
Patent protection
Patent protection obtained in France will extend to Wallis and Futuna. However, a European Union patent registration will not automatically extend to Wallis and Futuna as they are not a member of the European Community.
Design protection
Design protection obtained in France will extend to Wallis and Futuna. However, a European Union design registration will not automatically extend to Wallis and Futuna. as they are not a member of the European Community.
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