To file a trademark in Lebanon, the application must be processed through the Lebanese Intellectual Property Office, which is the authority responsible for managing intellectual property registration applications in Lebanon.
What is a trademark in Lebanon?
In Lebanon, trademarks encompass all distinctive and graphically representable signs, including words, names, acronyms, letters, numbers, devices, emblems, holograms, combinations of colors, the three-dimensional form of a product or its packaging, sound marks, olfactory marks, and any combination of these signs. Single colors may not be protectable as trademarks unless combined with a design. Registrable trademark types in Lebanon include product marks, service marks (or both), collective marks, and trade names.
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How to file a trademark in Lebanon?
To file a trademark in Lebanon can be done personally; the form must contain at least the following:
Note: A trademark application in Lebanon must be filed in Arabic. Filing in a foreign language with 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 and duly legalized up to the Lebanese Consulate or any other Arab Consulate.
Also, you may need to file a patent in the United Arab Emirates.
How is the process of filing a Trademark in Lebanon?
1. Preliminary Search:
Before filing, applicants should confirm that their trademark is available and complies with Lebanese requirements. Some restrictions may apply, but we offer a free search and can assist with this step. [Click here to begin your search.]
2. Application Submission:
Once availability is confirmed, you can file your trademark application with the Lebanese Intellectual Property Office. The office will review the application to ensure it’s complete and error-free.
3. Examination:
After submission, the office examines the application to verify compliance with all formal requirements.
4. Opposition Period:
If the application passes the initial review, it is published in the official gazette. During the 60-working-day opposition period, third parties may challenge the application and provide supporting evidence.
5. Final Examination:
Following the opposition phase, the examiner checks whether the application meets all legal criteria, including applicant information and proper classification of goods or services.
6. Registration Certificate:
If everything is in order, the office grants a trademark registration certificate. This provides the applicant with exclusive rights to use the mark in Lebanon for the designated goods or services.
FAQ
- How long does a Trademark Registration take? The average time for a Trademark in Lebanon 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 Lebanon is 10 years from the date of application.
- Is Lebanon a member of the Madrid System? 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 Lebanon.
