Tajikistan

Country code: TJ

Location: Central Asia

Area: 143,100 sq km

Population: 7,627,200 (est 2011.)

Capital: Dushanbe

Languages: Tajik (official), Russian

Currency: Somoni

Religions: Sunni Muslim 85%, Shi’a Muslim 5%

Industries: aluminum, cement, vegetable oil

Agriculture (products): cotton, grain, fruits, grapes, vegetables; cattle, sheep, goats

Exports (commodities): aluminum, electricity, cotton, fruits, vegetable oil, textiles

Imports (commodities): petroleum products, aluminum oxide, machinery and equipment, foodstuffs

BDP: 5.578 billion USD (est 2010.)

BDP/p.c.: 2000 USD (est 2010.)

Trademarks

Use of the mark: compulsory
Non-use period: 5 years after the registration date
Duration of protection: 10 years after the filing date or last renewal date

Forms:

Power of attorney

Patents

Examination:
- patent – issued after formal and substantial examination – valid for 20 years

Designs

Duration of protection: 10 years after the filing date