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Egyptian Trademark Law

Single class filing
Classification of goods/services – Nice Classification 10th edition
Examination – Formality and substantive
Opposition period - 60 days from publication date
Term of protection - 10 years from filing date
Use – Registered marks are subject to cancellation actions by interested parties if there is no actual or effective use of the mark for a period of 5 consecutive years

Power of Attorney, duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
If priority is claimed, a certified copy of the corresponding home or foreign application of the trade/service mark duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate

Power of Attorney, duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate

Power of Attorney signed by the assignee , duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
A Deed of Assignment from both parties legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
An Extract from the Commercial Register or an Article of Incorporation, legalized by the Egyptian Consulate

Power of Attorney duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
Merger Certificate, legalized by the Egyptian Consulate

Power of Attorney, duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
Mortgage or a License Agreement legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
Articles of Incorporation, legalized by the Egyptian Consulate

Power of Attorney, duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
A certified copy of the Change of Name/Address Certificate

Egyptian Patent Law

Member of PCT and Paris Convention
Priority can be claimed under Paris Convention within 12 months from the first filing date
Term of protection - 20 years
Annuities shall be paid annually from the second year until the expiration of the patent protection period

Power of Attorney, duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
Deed of Assignment from the inventor if the applicant is not the inventor, legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
An Extract from the Commercial Register or Certificate of Incorporation, or any equivalent document, legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
Certified copy of priority document, legalized by the Egyptian Consulate if claimed

No documents required

Power of Attorney signed by the assignee, duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
Deed of Assignment signed by both parties legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
An Extract from the Commercial Register or an Article of Incorporation, legalized by the Egyptian Consulate

Power of Attorney, duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
Merger Certificate legalized by the Egyptian Consulate

Power of Attorney, duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
Mortgage or a License Agreement legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
Articles of Incorporation or equivalent legalized by the Egyptian Consulate

Power of Attorney, duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
Change of Name/Address Certificate legalized by the Egyptian Consulate

Egyptian Design Law

Member of the Paris convention
Priority can be claimed under Paris Convention within 6 months from the first filing date
Examination - Formality and novelty
Term of protection - 10 years from filing date
Design protection can be renewed for a further period of five years, renewal should be done within the last year of the protection period
A grace period of 3 months is also allowed for payment of renewal fees

Power of Attorney, duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
Certified copy of the extract from the commercial register or certificate of incorporation legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
Four copies of the drawing of the design
Brief description of the design
Certified copy of the priority document if claimed

Power of Attorney, duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate

Power of Attorney signed by the assignee, duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
Deed of assignment document signed by both parties, legalized by the Egyptian Consulate

Power of Attorney, duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
Merger agreement legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
Certified copy of the extract from the commercial register or certificate of incorporation legalized by the Egyptian Consulate

Power of Attorney, duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
License agreement legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
Certified copy of the extract from the commercial register or certificate of incorporation of the licensee legalized by the Egyptian Consulate

Power of Attorney, duly legalized by the Egyptian Consulate
Certificate of change of address/name legalized by the Egyptian Consulate

Trademark Registration Process

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Trademark Review

Your lawyers will help you to review the trademark(s) to be registered and advise you of the best protection approach according to the country laws and requirements.

Trademark Classification

With the knowledge of your goods/services, your lawyers will assist you with identifying the most appropriate international class for your trademark.

Trademark Search

Although not mandatory, a trademark clearance search should be conducted to establish if your trademark can be registered and used in the market.

Filing

Your lawyers will submit your application for registration after reviewing and confirming that all formal requirements by the respective IPO have been met.

Examination

At this stage, the IPO will examine whether your trademark fulfills the requirements of the applicable trademark law.

Publication

After the examination process, the trademark is published and third parties may submit an opposition against it being registered. Your lawyers' role is to address and respond to any oppositions and ensure that your trademark proceeds to registration.

Registration

After the opposition period, your trademark is registered and a certificate of registration is issued.

Watch Service

Registration of the trademark is just the beginning, there is need for vigilance in the market. Your lawyers help you lookout for potential infringement through our trademark watch service.

Renewal

Trademark registration is valid for a specific period of years after which it has to be renewed, 10 years in most jurisdictions with a few exceptions. We got you covered.

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Egyptian Patent Office, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) & Internal Trade Development Authority (ITDA).

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