To file a trademark in Egypt, the application must be processed through the Egyptian Trademarks Office under the Ministry of Economy and Trade, as they are the authority responsible for overseeing intellectual property registration applications in Egypt.
What is a trademark in Egypt?
In Egypt, a trademark refers to a legally registered symbol, word, phrase, logo, design, or any combination thereof that distinguishes goods or services provided by a particular business or individual from those of others in the marketplace. As such, trademarks serve as a form of intellectual property and play a key role in protecting the brand identity of products or services.
Furthermore, Egypt has been a member state of the Madrid Protocol since 2009, which facilitates easier international expansion of your trademark application. Consequently, a trademark registered in Egypt grants you the exclusive right to use it and protects your brand against third parties who may attempt to use or copy your trademark.
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How to file a trademark in Egypt?
To file a trademark in Egypt can be done personally; the form must contain at least the following:
Note: A trademark application in Egypt must be filed in Arabic. Filing in a foreign language with a late submission of Arabic translation is not possible.
Our in-house translators can assist you.
- TM information
- Name of the trademark (if it is a design or combination of word + design, we need the corresponding specimens)
- Complete name and address of the applicant and state/country of incorporation.
- Power of Attorney: signed by the applicant or an authorized officer of the applicant company; the signature must be notarized by a Notary Public and Apostille.
Also, you may need to file a patent in the United Arab Emirates.
How is the process of filing a Trademark in Egypt?
- Previous Search: Applicants must verify their distinctive sign’s availability before applying. Some restrictions apply, but you can contact us for help and a free trademark search. Click here to start.
- Submission of Application: After confirming availability, submit your application to the Egyptian Trademarks Office under the Ministry of Economy. The office will review it for errors or missing information.
- Examination: The office will verify that your application meets all formal requirements.
- Opposition: Once verified, the application is published for opposition. During this period, usually a few months, third parties may file oppositions with supporting evidence.
- Formal Examination: After opposition ends, the examiner ensures your application fulfills all requirements, including applicant details and proper classification.
- Review and Certificate: Upon successful examination and opposition, the office issues a Conclusive Examination Report and Resolution. After paying the final fee by the deadline, you will receive the Certificate of Registration, granting exclusive rights to use the trademark in Egypt.
FAQ
- How long does a Trademark Registration take? The average time for a Trademark in Egypt to be approved is about 18 to 24 months from the registration date if there are no objections or oppositions.
- How long does the right to a Trademark last? The term of the right of your trademark in Egypt is 10 years from the date of application.
- Is Egypt a member of the Madrid System? Yes
- Is Egypt a member of the Paris Convention? Yes
Representation by an Intellectual Property Agent
Please note that a general power of attorney is admitted and we can use it to file any number of applications on behalf of the same client
Goytia & Associates has local offices in Argentina and in key cities of the world to ensure the best quality of IP service. Our extensive coverage of +120 countries enables our clients to effectively manage multiple filings and cases through one centralized agent.
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This content may suffer modifications due to updates in the official regulations of Egypt.
