To file a trademark in Yemen, the application must be processed through the Yemen Intellectual Property Office (YIPO), as they are the authority responsible for managing intellectual property registration applications in Yemen.
What is a trademark in Yemen?
In Yemen, trademarks encompass 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 Yemen include product marks, service marks (or both), collective marks, and trade names.
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How to file a trademark in Yemen?
To file a trademark in Yemen can be done personally; the form must contain at least the following:
Note: A trademark application in Yemen 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 Consulate of Yemen 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 Yemen?
1. Preliminary Search:
Before beginning the application, you should confirm the availability of your trademark and ensure it meets Yemeni regulations. Some restrictions may apply. We offer a free search and assistance with this process. [Click here to start your search.]
2. Application Submission:
Once the trademark is cleared, submit your application to the Yemen Intellectual Property Office (YIPO). The office will check the application for completeness and any errors.
3. Examination:
After submission, YIPO examines the application to verify compliance with all formal requirements.
4. Opposition Period:
If the application passes examination, it is published in the official gazette. During the 60-working-day opposition period, third parties can oppose the registration and provide relevant evidence.
5. Final Examination:
After the opposition period ends, the examiner reviews whether the application meets all legal requirements, including correct classification and accurate applicant information.
6. Trademark Certificate:
Once the application fulfills all conditions, YIPO issues a trademark registration certificate. This grants the applicant exclusive rights to use the trademark in Yemen for the specified goods or services.
FAQ
- How long does a Trademark Registration take? The average time for a Trademark in Yemen 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 Yemen is 10 years from the date of application.
- Is Yemen a member of the Madrid System? No.
Representation by an Intellectual Property Agent
Please note that Class 33 and alcoholic beverages included in Class 32 cannot be registered in Yemen.
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This content may suffer modifications due to updates in the official regulations of Yemen.
