MENA region
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Classification |
Nice classification (11th edition) |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Paris Convention, Nice Agreement and Madrid Protocol, Berne Convention, PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty, Nice Agreement |
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Multiclass applications |
Applicable |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
3 months |
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Protection period |
10 years of the filing Date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
10-14 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
6 months with penalty |
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Renewal term |
10 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for 3 consecutive years from the registration date |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Scanned copy of the signed and sealed POA.
- Certified copy of Priority document (if claimed), English translated.
- The name, nationality, address, and occupation of the applicant.
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark, in (BMP, JPG, TIF) format.
Trademark registration procedure:
Priority documents must be filed within three months of the date of application. However, at the time of application, the convention date and the priority application number shall be provided. Afterwards, the application is usually examined approximately 7-14 months by the Israel Patent Office taking into consideration that accelerated examination is applicable. During examination, the examiner may object to the registration of the proposed mark on either “relative grounds” (e.g. similar earlier trademarks) and “absolute grounds” (e.g. non-distinctiveness), or require amendments and/or clarifications regarding the proposed mark or goods/services concerned. Upon Acceptance, the application is published in the Trademarks Journal at the beginning of each month. Then, in the absence of any opposition within three months, the mark matures to registration. A certificate of registration is issued within approximately three months. The trademark registration is valid for 10 years.
Trademarks
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Classification |
Nice classification (11th edition) |
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Restrictions |
Class 33 and alcohol goods mentioned in class 32 are not registerable |
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Multiclass applications |
N/A |
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Priority claiming |
N/A |
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Opposition period |
3 months |
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Protection period |
7 years of the filing Date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
12-16 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
One month of the publication date of the applicant’s renewal notification with penalty |
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Renewal term |
14 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for 2 consecutive years from the registration date |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Scanned copy of the signed and sealed POA.
- The name, nationality, address, and occupation of the applicant.
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark, in (BMP, JPG, TIF) format.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed, the TMO examine the application in terms of, formalities, absolute Grounds (inherent registrability of a trademark) and relative Grounds (conflict with prior trademark rights). If the TMO approves the trademark application, it will then be published in the Official Gazette for three months. During the publication period any third party can oppose the application. If the opposition period lapsed with no opposition, the trademark will be registered after paying the registration fees, trademark registration is valid for 7 years as of the date of filing the application, renewable for 14 years period. Use of trademarks is not compulsory for filing applications or for maintaining trademark registrations in force.
Industrial Designs
Industrial Designs Filing Requirements
1. A scanned copy of the signed and sealed POA.
2. A scanned copy of the signed and sealed deed of assignment signed by the inventor, if the applicant is not the inventor.
3. Three sets of the specimens or representations of the design.
4. The name, business, nationality and address of the applicant.
5. The class(es) in which the design is to be registered.
6. The article(s) covered by the design and the material used in producing these items.
7. A description of the design pointing out its novel aspects.
Patents
Patents filing requirements
1. Full and detailed explanation about the Patent Including:
a. Previous inventions.
b. The problems in the previous inventions.
c. The new idea in the invention.
d. Detailed description: (Including the method of operation in cases of equipment, tools and equipment, chemical preparation method in chemical and agricultural cases, laboratory experiments, and side effects).
e. Detailed scope of work (Implementation description and how will the invention be used).
f. New elements to be protected.
g. Drawings for the patent.
2. A proof of filing the patent in the country of origin.
3. Scanned copy of simply signed and sealed POA.
Trademarks
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Classification |
Nice classification (10th edition) |
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Restrictions |
Class heading of the International Classification of Goods is not allowed |
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Multiclass applications |
N/A |
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Priority claiming |
N/A |
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Opposition period |
3 months |
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Protection period |
7 years of the filing Date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
8-12 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
One month of the publication date of the applicant’s renewal notification with penalty |
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Renewal term |
14 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for consecutive 2 years from the registration date |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Original POA notarized and legalized up to the Palestinian consulate shall be submitted within 3 months of the filing date. Hence, a simply signed copy of the POA can be submitted with the applications.
- The name, nationality, address, and occupation of the applicant.
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark, in (BMP, JPG, TIF) format.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed, the TMO examines the application in terms of formalities, absolute Grounds (inherent registrability of a trademark) and relative Grounds (conflict with prior trademark rights). If the TMO approves the trademark application, it will then be published in the Official Gazette for three months. During the publication period any third party can oppose the application. If the opposition period lapsed with no opposition, the trademark will be registered after paying the registration fees, trademark registration is valid for 7 years as of the date of filing the application, renewable for 14 years period.
Industrial Designs
General Notes
1. Late filing of documents is permitted
2. The protection period of the registration is fifteen years with Payment of the annuity each five years
3. The registration in West Bank does not extend protection to Israel and Gaza Strip.
Industrial Designs filing Requirements
1. Original Power of Attorney notarized and legalized by the Palestinian Consulate.
2. A legalized deed of assignment signed by the inventor, if the applicant is not the inventor. (can be submitted within 3 months)
3. Three sets of the specimens or representations of the design.
4. The name, business, nationality and address of the applicant.
5. The class(es) under which the design is to be registered.
6. The article(s) covered by the design and the material used in producing these items.
7. A description of the design pointing out its novel aspects
Patents
Patents filing requirements
1. Full and detailed explanation about the Patent Including:
a. Previous inventions.
b. The problems in the previous inventions.
c. The new idea in the invention.
d. Detailed description: (Including the method of operation in cases of equipment, tools and equipment, chemical preparation method in chemical and agricultural cases, laboratory experiments, and side effects).
e. Detailed scope of work (Implementation description and how will the invention be used).
f. New elements to be protected.
g. Drawings for the patent.
2. Original POA notarized and legalized by the Palestinian consulate.
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Classification |
Nice classification (10th edition) |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Paris Convention, Berne Convention, PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty, Nice Agreement |
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Multiclass applications |
N/A |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
3 months |
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Protection period |
10 years of the filing Date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
12-18 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
One year |
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Renewal term |
10 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for 3 consecutive years from the registration date |
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Notes |
- Use of trademarks in Jordan is not compulsory for filing applications or necessary for maintaining trademark registrations in force. - Joint application is possible (trademark registered in the name of more than one applicant). |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Original POA notarized and legalized up to the Jordanian consulate. Shall be submitted within 2 months of the filing date. Hence, a simply signed copy of the POA can be submitted with the applications.
- An original certified priority document if priority is to be claimed
- The name, nationality, address, and occupation of the applicant.
- The meaning of the trademark (if available).
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark, in (BMP, JPG, TIF) format.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed, it is examined by the Trademark office within 90-120 days. During the examination period, the TMO will issue a decision to either accept or reject the application. If the application was provisionally refused, replies to office actions shall be submitted within 30 days from the official notification date. If no prior rights exist or if the registrar has no comments or objections, primary approval will be issued and a filing number will be allocated to the application. The publication fees should be settled within 30 days from the official notification date, otherwise the application will be considered withdrawn. The application will then be published in the official gazette for a period of three months. Any interested third party can oppose the publication of the trademark application within 90 days from the date of publication. The applicant has 30 days from the official notification date to file a reply to oppositions, otherwise the application will be considered withdrawn. If no opposition is filed against the said trademark application, the trademark shall be registered and the registration certificate will be issued granting protection for 10 years from the date of filing and it is renewable for periods of 10 years.
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Classification |
Nice classification (10th edition) |
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Restrictions |
Class 33 is not applicable according to the Law. Pork meat is not allowed to be registered in the UAE. |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Paris Convention, Berne Convention, GCC Patent Office, Madrid Protocol, PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty, Nice Agreement, WIPO and WTO |
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Multiclass applications |
N/A |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
One month |
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Protection period |
10 years of the filing Date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
4-6 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
3 months with penalty |
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Renewal term |
10 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for 5 consecutive years from the registration date |
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Notes |
- Use of a trademark is not compulsory for filing application for registration or for maintaining the registration in force. - Trademark application covering the class heading will provide the applicants with a maximum possible protection and will be treated as covering all the goods/ services within the class. |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- A scanned copy of the notarized POA (can be submitted within 30 days of filing date)
- A Certified copy of the home/foreign application/registration if priority is claimed.
- The name, nationality, address of the applicant.
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark in jpeg format.
- Meaning and translation of the trademark, if any.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed, it is examined as to its registrability. Trademark applications accepted by the Registrar are published in the Trademark Journal as well as in two local daily Arabic newspapers and the cuttings of the notices are to be submitted to the Trademark Office. Any interested party may file a notice of opposition to the registration of the trademark within 30 days from the date of any publication. If no oppositions are filed the trademark is registered and an electronic certificate is issued, the registration of the trademark is valid for 10 years as of the filing date and renewable for similar 10-year periods. The registration of the trademark covers all seven Emirates of Abu-Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al-Khaimah, Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al-Quwain.
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Classification |
Local Classification |
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Multiclass applications |
Applicable |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
3 months as of the last publication of 3 consecutive gazettes |
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Protection period |
10 years of the filing date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
18-36 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
6 months with penalty |
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Renewal term |
10 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for consecutive 3 years from the registration date. Use of the trademark is not compulsory in Kurdistan. |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Original POA notarized and legalized up to the Iraqi Consulate.
- Copy of priority document if priority is claimed.
- The name, nationality, address, and occupation of the applicant.
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark, in (BMP, JPG, TIF) format along with it's Arabic translitration.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed, the trademark is examined as to its registrability. If the trademark is accepted it will then be Published in three consecutive issues of the Official Gazette any interested party might oppose within 90 days as of the date of the last publication. During the publication period any third party can oppose the application. If the opposition period lapsed with no oppositions, the trademark will be registered after paying the registration fees, trademark registration is valid for 10 years as of the date of filing the application, renewable for similar periods of 10 years.
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Classification |
Nice classification (10th edition) 8th edition |
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Restrictions |
Class 33, alcoholic goods in class 32, and pork meat in class 29 are not registerable |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Paris Convention, Berne Convention, GCC Patent Office, WIPO convention, PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty |
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Multiclass applications |
N/A |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
2 months |
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Protection period |
10 years of the filing date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
4-12 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
6 months with penalty |
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Renewal term |
10 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for consecutive 5 years from the registration date |
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Notes |
- Use of trademarks is not a prerequisite for filing applications for registration or for maintaining trademark registrations in force. - Joint application is possible (trademark registered in the name of more than one applicant). - Trademark application can be opposed within 30 days from the date of 3rd publication. |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Original POA notarized and legalized up to the Kuwaiti Consulate.
- A simple copy of the priority document (in case of claiming priority).
- Articles of Incorporation.
- The name, nationality, address, and occupation of the applicant.
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark, in (BMP, JPG, TIF) format.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed, the trademark is examined as to its registrability. If the trademark is accepted, it will then be Published in the Official web site of the Trademarks Office for a period of 60 days. During the publication period any third party can oppose the application. If the opposition period lapsed with no opposition, the trademark will be registered after paying the registration fees, trademark registration is valid for 10 years as of the date of filing the application, renewable for similar periods of 10 years.
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Classification |
Nice classification (11th edition) |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Paris Convention, Berne Convention, Nice Agreement |
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Multiclass applications |
Applicable |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
No provisions for opposition |
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Protection period |
15 years of the registration date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
2 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
3 months with penalty |
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Renewal term |
15 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation by any party that has been using the trademark prior to the date of application for its registration may within a period of 5 years from the filing date |
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Notes |
- Use of a trademark is not compulsory for filing applications, maintaining trademark registration in force, or for renewal or maintenance of a trademark. - Joint application is possible (trademark registered in the name of more than one applicant). |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Original POA notarized and legalized up to the Lebanese Consulate (shall be submitted within 30 days).
- A simple copy of the priority document (in case of claiming priority).
- The name, nationality, address, and occupation of the applicant.
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark, in (BMP, JPG, TIF) format.
- Ten prints of the trademark.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed, it is examined in terms of contrary to the public order and morals, representation to national or foreign decorations, registrability and existence of prior rights. If the trademark is accepted the registrar waits for the decision of the Israeli Boycott Department to check whether the applicant is on the boycott list or not. The trademark will be registered after paying the registration fees. There is no provision for opposition, trademark registration is valid for 15 years as of the trademark registration date, and renewable for similar periods of 15 years.
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Classification |
NICE classification (11th edition) |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Paris Convention, Berne Convention, Locarno Agreement, Madrid Agreement, Madrid Protocol, PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty, Nice Agreement |
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Multiclass applications |
Applicable |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
No provision for filing opposition to the registration of a mark. Any opposition should be filed by the court through cancellation action. |
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Protection period |
10 years of the filing date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
12- 24 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
6 months with penalty |
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Renewal term |
10 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the mark has not been used for consecutive 3 years from the registration date |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Simply signed POA in French.
- If priority is claimed, certified copy of priority document which can be submitted within 6 months from the filing date.
- Full name, address, and nationality of the applicant.
- List of goods and/services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark.
- If priority is claimed: A certified copy of the priority document. It must be submitted within a period of two months (extendable) along with sworn French translation.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed, the filing certificate indicating the filing number and the filing date is issued within approximately a week. Trademark applications undergo substantive examination in accordance with Article 7 of Ordinance No. 03-06 dated July 19, 2003. Trademark applications are examined as to their registrability against prior registrations to check if they comply with the formal and substantive registration requirements. An application may be refused due to the existence of prior identical or similar trademarks registered or applied for in Algeria. The certificate of registration is issued upon completing all the filing requirements. Trademarks are published after registration and there is no provision for filing opposition to the registration of a trademark. Joint application is possible (trademark registered in the name of more than one applicant). Any interested party can file a cancellation action against a registered trademark within five (5) years from its publication. Use is required for maintaining the registration in force during the first year of protection in Algeria.
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Classification |
Nice classification (11th edition) |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Paris Convention, Berne Convention, GCC Patent Office, Madrid Protocol, PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty, Nice Agreement |
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Multiclass applications |
N/A |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
2 months |
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Protection period |
10 years of the filing Date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
5-8 Months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
6 months with penalty |
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Renewal term |
10 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for 5 consecutive years from the registration date. In case of non-renewal, a third party is allowed to register the trademark only after the lapse of 3 years from the cancellation date |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Original POA notarized and legalized up to the Bahraini consulate or authenticated by an Apostille if the country of the applicant is a member of the Hague Convention. (Can be submitted within 90 days of the TMO official notification date)
- One of the following supporting documents, which must be translated to Arabic language and legalized up the Bahraini consulate (or apostilled):
a. A certified copy of the home registration or any foreign application or registration of the trademark.
b. A certificate of incorporation of the applicant.
c. A certificate issued by the Registrar of Companies.
d. An extract from the commercial registry.
e. A certificate issued by the Chamber of Commerce indicating the nature of business or any equivalent document attesting to the legal existence of the applicant.
- Full particulars of the applicant: Name, address, and profession.
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark, in (BMP, JPG, TIF) format.
- A certified copy of the priority document (in case priority is claimed).
Trademark registration procedure:
The Bahraini Trademark Office declared on November 18, 2014 under directives numbered MS/14/34-1 that as of the said date onwards it is permitted under the practice of the Bahraini Trademark Registrar to file trademark applications and obtain filing number and date as well as the official filing certificate without the required documents which can be submitted within a non-extendable term of 90 days from the date of first office action; or else their applications will be declared abandoned. Once a trademark application is filed, it is examined as to its registrability. Trademark applications accepted by the Registrar are published in the official gazette for a period of 60 days. Any interested party may file a notice of opposition to the registration of the trademark. If no oppositions are filed the trademark is registered and a certificate is issued, the registration of the trademark is valid for 10 years as of the filing date and renewable for similar periods. Use of a trademark is not required for registering or maintaining a trademark registration in force.
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Classification |
Local Classification |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Paris Convention, PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty |
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Multiclass applications |
Applicable |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
3 months as of the last publication of 3 consecutive gazettes |
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Protection period |
10 years of the filing date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
18-36 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
6 months with penalty |
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Renewal term |
10 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for consecutive 3 years from the registration date. Use of trademarks in Iraq is not compulsory for filing applications for registration, or for maintaining trademark registrations in force. |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Original POA notarized and legalized up to the Iraqi Consulate. (6 months period to file the original)
- Legalized extract of the commercial registry or certificate of incorporation.
- Copy of priority document if priority is claimed.
- The name, nationality, address, and occupation of the applicant.
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark, in (BMP, JPG, TIF) format.
- Arabic transliteration should be shown above the Latin script.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed, the trademark is examined as to its registrability. If the trademark is accepted, it will then be Published in three consecutive issues of the Official Gazette any interested party might oppose within 90 days as of the date of the last publication. During the publication period any third party can oppose the application. If the opposition period lapsed with no oppositions, the trademark will be registered after paying the registration fees, trademark registration is valid for 10 years as of the date of filing the application, renewable for similar periods of 10 years.
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Classification |
Nice classification (8th edition) |
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Restrictions |
Class 33 and alcohol goods mentioned in class 32 are not registerable |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Paris Convention, Berne Convention |
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Multiclass applications |
N/A |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
3 months |
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Protection period |
10 years of the filing date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
6-8 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
12 months |
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Renewal term |
10 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for consecutive 5 years from the registration date |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Original POA notarized and legalized up to the Yemeni Consulate.
- Copy of priority document if priority is claimed.
- Copy of the certificate of incorporation.
- The name, nationality, address, and occupation of the applicant.
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark, in (BMP, JPG, TIF) format.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed, the trademark is examined as to its registrability. If the trademark is accepted, it will then be Published in the Official Trade Gazette for a period of 3 months. During the publication period any third party can oppose the application. If the opposition period lapsed with no oppositions, the trademark will be registered after paying the registration fees, trademark registration is valid for 10 years as of the date of filing the application, renewable for similar periods of 10 years. Use of trademarks in the Republic of Yemen is not compulsory for filing applications or for maintaining trademark registrations in force.
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Classification |
Nice classification (8th edition) |
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Restrictions |
Class 33, alcoholic goods in class 32, and pork meat in class 29 are not registerable |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Paris Convention, Berne Convention, PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty |
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Multiclass applications |
N/A |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
According to Decision No. 26 dated Jan 17, 2024: the opposition period is one month from the date of publication. |
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Protection period |
10 years of the filing date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
18-36 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
3 months with penalty |
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Renewal term |
10 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for consecutive 5 years from the registration date |
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Notes |
- Use of trademarks in Libya is not compulsory for filing applications, but it is necessary for maintaining trademark registrations in force. - Registrations are under the heading articles of the International Classification which give protection to all goods. - Joint application is possible (trademark registered in the name of more than one applicant). |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Original POA notarized and legalized up to the Libyan Consulate.
- Copy of priority document if priority is claimed, certified, with sworn Arabic translation
- Legalized certificate of incorporation or extract from the commercial register, with sworn Arabic translation.
- The name, nationality, address, and occupation of the applicant.
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark, in (BMP, JPG, TIF) format.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed, the trademark is examined as to its registrability. If the trademark is accepted, it will then be Published in the Official gazette for a period of 3 months. During the publication period any third party can oppose the application. If the opposition period lapsed with no opposition, the trademark will be registered after paying the registration fees, trademark registration is valid for 10 years as of the date of filing the application, renewable for similar periods of 10 years.
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Classification |
Nice classification (11th edition) |
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Restrictions |
Goods or services against public order are non-registrable, yet it is permitted to file for goods under class 33. |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Paris Convention, Madrid Protocol, Berne Convention, Locarno Agreement, Madrid Agreement, PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty, Nice Agreement |
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Multiclass applications |
Applicable |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
2 months |
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Protection period |
10 years of the filing date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
6-8 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
6 months |
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Renewal term |
10 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for consecutive 5 years from the registration date |
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Notes |
- If Class heading is claimed, then the protection is extended to the other goods in the class. - Use of trademarks in Morocco is not compulsory for filing applications or necessary for maintaining trademark registrations in force. - Joint application is possible (trademark registered in the name of more than one applicant). |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Scanned copy of the signed and sealed POA.
- Copy of priority document if priority is claimed.
- The name, nationality, address, and occupation of the applicant.
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark, in (BMP, JPG, TIF) format.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed, the trademark is examined on absolute grounds. If the trademark is accepted, it will then be Published in the Official Trademark Gazette for a period of 2 months. During the publication period any third party can oppose the application. If the opposition period lapsed with no oppositions, the trademark will be registered after paying the registration fees, trademark registration is valid for 10 years as of the date of filing the application, renewable for similar periods of 10 years.
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Classification |
Nice classification (11th edition) |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Paris Convention, Berne Convention, GCC Patent Office, Madrid Protocol, PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty |
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Multiclass applications |
N/A |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
2 months |
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Protection period |
10 years of the filing date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
8- 10 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
6 months with penalty |
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Renewal term |
10 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for consecutive 3 years from the registration date |
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Notes |
- Use of trademarks is not compulsory in Oman for filing applications or for maintaining registrations in force. - It is not possible to file the trademark application with entire class heading or with all goods/services. |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Original POA notarized and legalized up to the Omani Consulate.(Can be submitted within one month of the filing date)
- Copy of priority document if priority is claimed
- Copy of the certificate of incorporation
- A print of the trademark.
- The meaning of the trademark (if available).
- The name, nationality, address, and occupation of the applicant.
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark, in (BMP, JPG, TIF) format.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed, the trademark is examined as to its registrability. If the trademark is accepted, it will then be Published in the Official gazette and one local newspaper for a period of 2 months. During the publication period any third party can oppose the application. If the opposition period lapsed with no oppositions, the trademark will be registered after paying the registration fees, trademark registration is valid for 10 years as of the date of filing the application, renewable for similar periods of 10 years.
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Classification |
Nice classification (11th edition) |
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Restrictions |
Class 33, alcoholic goods in class 32, and pork meat in class 29 are not registerable |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Paris Convention, Berne Convention, GCC Patent Office, PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty |
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Multiclass applications |
N/A |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
4 months |
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Protection period |
10 years of the filing date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
14-18 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
6 months with penalty |
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Renewal term |
10 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for consecutive 5 years from the registration date |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Original POA notarized and legalized up to the Qatari Consulate.
- Certified copy of priority document if priority is claimed
- Copy of the certificate of incorporation
- Five prints of the trademark.
- The name, nationality, address, and occupation of the applicant.
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed, the trademark is examined in terms of form and substance. If the trademark is accepted, it will then be Published in the Official gazette for a period of 4 months. During the publication period any third party can oppose the application. If the opposition period lapsed with no oppositions, the trademark will be registered after paying the registration fees, trademark registration is valid for 10 years as of the date of filing the application, renewable for similar periods of 10 years. Use of trademark is not compulsory for filing applications or for maintaining trademark registrations in force.
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Classification |
Nice classification |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Paris Convention, Berne Convention, GCC Patent Office, Locarno Agreement, PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty, Nice Agreement |
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Restrictions |
Class 33 and alcohol goods mentioned in class 32 are not registerable and “retail and wholesale store services” in classes 35 and 42. |
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Multiclass applications |
N/A |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
2 months |
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Protection period |
10 Hijri years of the filing date (equals around 9 years and 8 months) |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
4-5 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
6 Hijri months with penalty |
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Renewal term |
10 Hijri years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for consecutive 5 years from the registration date |
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Notes |
- Use of trademarks is not compulsory in Saudi Arabia for filing applications to obtain registration or for maintaining registrations in force. - Joint application is possible (trademark registered in the name of more than one applicant). - Registration of copyrights is available in Saudi Arabia |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Original POA notarized and legalized up to the Saudi Arabian consulate (as of 7 Dec, 2022, apostille convention enters into force).
- Certified copy of the priority document (in case of claiming priority) shall be submitted within six months of the priority application filing date in the foreign country.
- The name, nationality, address, and occupation of the applicant.
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark, in (BMP, JPG, TIF) format.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed noting that it is applicable to file a scanned copy of the legalized POA along with the application, the TMO examines the application in terms of, formalities, absolute Grounds (inherent registrability of a trademark) and relative Grounds (conflict with prior trademark rights). If the trademark is application is rejected after examination, a time extension of the appeal is not possible. Otherwise, if the trademark is accepted, it will then be Published online in the Official Website (AAMALY) for a period of 2 months. During the publication period any third party can oppose the application. If the opposition period lapsed with no opposition, the trademark will be registered after paying the registration fees, trademark registration is valid for 10 hijri years as of the date of filing the application, renewable for similar periods of 10 hijri years.
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Classification |
NICE classification |
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Restrictions |
Alcoholic beverages in class 33 cannot be registered |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Madrid Protocol, Berne Convention, Madrid Agreement, PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty, Paris Convention |
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Multiclass applications |
N/A |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
8 months |
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Protection period |
10 years from the filing date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
2-3 years |
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Trademark Grace Period |
6 months grace period |
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Renewal term |
10 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for consecutive 5 years and one month from the registration date |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- A Power of Attorney must be duly notarized.
- A certified extract of the entry of the applicant company in the commercial register, or a certified copy of the certificate of incorporation legalized up to the Sudanese Consulate. If not in English or Arabic, a certified and legalized translation of the extract in either language should be provided, legalized up to the Sudanese Consulate.
- Sixteen prints of the trademark for each class.
- List of goods and/services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed, it is examined as to its registrability. Should the trademark lack any requirement as provided for in the law and its regulations, the Registrar of Trademarks will reject the application. Use of trademarks in Sudan is not a prerequisite for filing applications or for maintaining trademark registrations in force.
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Classification |
Nice classification (11th edition) |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Paris Convention, Berne Convention, Madrid Protocol, PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty, Nice Agreement |
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Multiclass applications |
N/A |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Protection period |
10 years of the filing date |
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Opposition period |
3 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
6 months with penalty |
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Renewal term |
10 years |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
8-15 months |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for consecutive 3 years from the registration date |
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Notes |
Late filing of documents is allowed within 6 months from filing date with penalty. Time extensions and examination suspension are not applicable. |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Original POA notarized and legalized up to the Syrian Consulate.
- Copy of priority document if priority is claimed
- The name, nationality, address, and occupation of the applicant.
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark, in (BMP, JPG, TIF) format.
- Description of the trade/service trademark and its meaning.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed, the trademark is examined as to its registrability by the Property Protection Office. If the trademark is accepted, it will then be Published in the property protection journal for a period of 3 months. During the publication period any third party can oppose the application. If the opposition period lapsed with no oppositions, the trademark will be registered after paying the registration fees, trademark registration is valid for 10 years as of the date of filing the application, renewable for similar periods of 10 years. Joint application is possible (trademark registered in the name of more than one applicant).
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Classification |
Nice classification (11th edition) |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Paris Convention, Berne Convention, Madrid Protocol, PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty, Nice Agreement |
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Multiclass applications |
Applicable |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
2 months |
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Protection period |
10 years of the filing date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
15-18 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
6 months with penalty |
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Renewal term |
10 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for consecutive 5 years from the registration date |
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Notes |
If priority is claimed, its document can be submitted three months from the filing date. |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Scanned copy of the signed and sealed POA.
- Certified copy of priority document if priority is claimed.
- Copy of the certificate of incorporation.
- The name, nationality, address, and occupation of the applicant.
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark, in (BMP, JPG, TIF) format.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once a trademark application is filed, the trademark is examined as to its registrability. If the trademark is accepted, it will then be Published in the trademark official Gazette for a period of 2 months. During the publication period any third party can oppose the application. If the opposition period lapsed with no oppositions, the trademark will be registered after paying the registration fees, trademark registration is valid for 10 years as of the date of filing the application, renewable for similar periods of 10 years. Joint application is possible (trademark registered in the name of more than one applicant).
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Classification |
Nice classification (10th edition) |
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Restrictions |
Class header is not acceptable for classes 35, 37 & 39. |
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WIPO-Administered Treaties |
Paris Convention, Madrid Protocol, Berne Convention, Madrid Agreement, PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty, Nice Agreement |
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Multiclass applications |
Applicable |
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Priority claiming |
Applicable |
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Opposition period |
2 months |
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Protection period |
10 years of the filing Date |
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Trademark Registration Time Frame |
10-18 months |
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Trademark Grace Period |
6 months with penalty |
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Renewal term |
10 years |
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Use |
Vulnerable to cancellation if the trademark has not been used for 5 consecutive years from the registration date. Use of trademarks in Egypt is not compulsory for filing applications for registration or for maintaining trademark registrations in force. |
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Notes |
- Trademark can be registered in the name of more than one applicant (i.e., joint application). - Class header is acceptable with the exception of classes 35, 37 & 39. - Deadline to file a petition application in response to the provisional refusal of an international registration is three months from the date of notification. |
Required Documents for filing a trademark application:
- Original POA notarized and legalized up to Egyptian consulate (shall be submitted within 6 months of the filing date). Hence, a simply signed copy of the POA can be submitted with the applications.
- A certified copy of the priority application within 6 months, if priority is claimed
- List/s of goods and/or services to be covered.
- Representation of the trademark, in (BMP, JPG, TIF) format.
- Ten prints of the trademark for each class.
Trademark registration procedure:
Once the trademark application is submitted to the Egyptian Trademarks Office, it will be subject to the examination by specialized examiners. During the examination process, the Trademark Office may request some amendments to the application. The examination phase shall take around 8 months in normal cases. At the end of the examination period, the examiner will issue a decision either accepting or rejecting the registration of the trademark. If the decision of the Trademarks Office was acceptance, the trademark will enter the second phase "Publication". Upon the publication of the trademark in the official Gazette, any third party can oppose the publication of said trademark. If no opposition takes place during the 2-month period, the trademark shall be registered, and the registration certificate will be issued within 2 weeks. A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the date of filing and it is renewable for periods of 10 years.
