To file a trademark in Palestine, the application must be processed through the Palestinian Intellectual Property Office, as they are the authority responsible for managing intellectual property registration applications in Palestine.
What is a trademark in Palestine?
In Palestine, 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 Palestine include product marks, service marks (or both), collective marks, and trade names.
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How to file a trademark in Palestine?
To file a trademark in Palestine can be done personally; the form must contain at least the following:
Note: A trademark application in Palestine 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 Palestine 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 Palestine?
1. Previous Search:
Before starting the application process, applicants should confirm that their distinctive sign is available. However, certain restrictions may apply. Feel free to contact us—we offer a free search and can guide you through the requirements. [Click here to start the search.]
2. Submission of Application:
Once availability is confirmed, you can file your trademark application with the Palestinian Intellectual Property Office. The office will then review the submission for completeness and accuracy.
3. Examination:
After filing, the office examines the application to ensure it meets all formal requirements.
4. Opposition:
If the application passes the initial review, it will be published in the official gazette. During the 60-working-day opposition period, third parties may raise objections and submit supporting evidence.
5. Formal Examination:
After the opposition phase, the examiner checks whether all legal details—such as applicant name, nationality, and classification—are in order.
6. Trademark Certificate:
Finally, if the application fulfills all criteria, the office issues a registration certificate. This grants the applicant exclusive rights to use the trademark in Palestine for the listed goods or services.
FAQ
- How long does a Trademark Registration take? The average time for a Trademark in Palestine 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 Palestine is 10 years from the date of application.
- Is Palestine 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 Palestine.
