To file a trademark in Syria, apply with the Syrian Trademarks Office, the authority for trademark registrations.
What is a trademark in Syria?
In Syria, a trademark includes letters, digits, words, images, symbols, or their combinations, serving to identify goods or services. Registration grants exclusive use rights and protects against deceptive use. Register your trademark to secure exclusive usage rights.
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How to file a trademark in Syria?
To file a trademark in Syria can be done personally; the form must contain at least the following:
Note: A trademark application in Syria 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 Syria?
1. Preliminary Search:
First, check whether your distinctive sign is available and meets Syria’s trademark requirements. Certain restrictions may apply. We can assist with this and conduct a free trademark search. [Click here to start your search.]
2. Application Submission:
Once availability is confirmed, submit your application to the Syrian Trademarks Office. The office will review it for completeness and accuracy.
3. Examination:
Next, the office will examine the application to ensure it meets all formal requirements.
4. Opposition Period:
If the application passes the initial review, it will be published in the official gazette. For three months after publication, third parties with legitimate interests may file an opposition and submit supporting evidence.
5. Final Review:
After the opposition period ends, the office evaluates whether the application satisfies all legal conditions, including proper classification and no conflicts with existing trademarks.
6. Trademark Certificate:
If approved, the Syrian Trademarks Office will issue a trademark registration certificate, granting exclusive rights to use the trademark in Syria for the listed goods or services.
FAQ
- How long does a Trademark Registration take? The average time for a Trademark in Syria 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 Syria is 10 years from the date of application.
- Is Syria a member of the Madrid System? No.
- Is Syria 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 Syria.
