At present, Burundi officially adopts the goods and services description of the 11th edition of the Nice Classification and accepts one form of multi category applications. Elements that can be registered as trademarks in Burundi include: words, names, graphics, three-dimensional signs, color combinations, slogans, sounds, smells, taste, etc.

If the applicant does not live in Burundi, he/she must entrust his/her own special agent. The basic materials required for trademark application are:
1. Trademark design;
2. Category and specific product items;
3. Name and address of the applicant;
4. Power of attorney;
5.If priority is declared, priority proof documents and corresponding French translations must be provided.

The main process of applying for the registration of Burundi's trademark is: application - acceptance - examination - announcement - approval - issuance. After the application is submitted, the official first conducts a formal review, mainly examining whether the application documents and classification information comply with regulations. Generally, it takes about 4 weeks to complete the acceptance. After acceptance, substantive examination of the trademark will be conducted, including examination of the distinctiveness of the trademark, whether it violates the prohibition and prohibition clauses, and whether it conflicts with the prior trademark. After passing the examination, it will be announced; If the review fails, a rejection notice will be issued and the applicant will be required to respond within the time limit specified in the rejection notice.

The objection period is 30 days from the date of the initial review announcement. Any interested party or prior right holder may raise objections, and the main reasons for raising objections are:
1. Conflict with prior trademarks, such as owning a prior registered trademark;
2. The trademark lacks distinctiveness;
3. The trademark has adverse effects;
4. Malicious registration;
5. Conflict with other prior rights, such as trade name rights, design rights, copyrights, personal names, etc.

If there are no objections or objections are not valid during the announcement period, registration can be approved and a registration certificate can be issued after the objection period ends. Under smooth conditions, the trademark registration in Burundi will take about 2 years; If things don't go smoothly and there are objections or rejections along the way, the time will be greatly extended.