To file a trademark in Kuwait, you must submit your application to the Kuwaiti Intellectual Property Office. This authority handles all intellectual property registration procedures in the country. Moreover, following the correct process ensures that your trademark application meets Kuwait’s legal requirements and avoids unnecessary delays.
What is a trademark in Kuwait?
In Kuwait, the law defines trademarks as any distinctive and graphically representable signs. These may include words, names, acronyms, letters, numbers, devices, emblems, holograms, color combinations, or the three-dimensional shape of a product or its packaging. Additionally, sound and olfactory marks, as well as any combination of these elements, can qualify as trademarks. However, single colors are generally not eligible for registration unless they appear as part of a design. Kuwait allows the registration of various types of trademarks, such as product marks, service marks, collective marks, and trade names.
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How to file a trademark in Kuwait?
To file a trademark in Kuwait can be done personally; the form must contain at least the following:
Note: A trademark application in Kuwait must be filed in Arabic. Filing in a foreign language with late submission of Arabic translation is not possible.
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Trademark Information
To initiate a trademark application in Kuwait, you need to provide the following:
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Trademark Name: If your trademark includes a design or combines words and a design, make sure to submit the appropriate specimens. These help the examiner properly assess the visual components of your mark.
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Applicant Details: Include your complete name and address, along with the state or country where your company is incorporated. This information identifies you as the rightful trademark owner.
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Power of Attorney: Sign the Power of Attorney yourself or have an authorized officer from your company sign it. Then, legalize the document up to the Consulate of Kuwait to ensure its validity.
Also, you may need to file a patent in Kuwait.
How is the process of filing a Trademark in Kuwait?
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Applicants must verify that their distinctive sign is available to follow the application process. There are also some restrictions on what can be considered applicable. You can get in touch with us and we can help you with the restrictions and we can proceed with a search free of charge. Click here to initiate the search.
Submission of Application:
After confirming availability, submit your application to the Kuwaiti Intellectual Property Office. The office will review it for missing information or errors.
Examination:
The formal examination begins once you file the application. The office checks if it meets all formal requirements.
Opposition:
If the application is accepted, it’s published in the official gazette. Third parties then have 60 working days to file oppositions and submit evidence.
Formal Examination:
After the opposition period, the examiner ensures all legal requirements are met, including accurate applicant details and classification.
Review and Certificate:
If the application passes all checks, the office issues a trademark certificate. This grants exclusive rights in Kuwait for the specified goods or services.
FAQ
- How long does a Trademark Registration take? The average time for a Trademark in Kuwait to be approved is about 2 to 3 years 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 Kuwait is 10 years from the date of application.
- Is Kuwait a member of the Madrid System? No.
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 Kuwait.
