Oman Trademarks

Filing Requirements:

1. Power of attorney, legalized. A general power may be used for subsequent filings.

2. Copy of certificate of incorporation or extract from the commercial register, certified.

3. Copy of priority document, if priority is claimed, certified.

4. 15 prints of the mark for each application.

* 1 - 3 may be submitted within 90 days from filing date.

Classification:

The International Classification of Goods and Services (9th Edition) is followed. A separate application is required for each class.

Opposition:

Trademark applications accepted by the Registrar are published in the Official Gazette. Oppositions may be filed within 90 days from publication date.

Extension Of Time:

Extension of time for oppositions/counter-oppositions or for responding to office actions is not possible.

Protection Term:

Trademark registrations are valid for 10 years from filing date and are renewable for like periods. There is a grace period of 6 months for late renewals with payment of a surcharge.

Documents Required For Renewal:

  • Power of attorney, legalized.

Use Requirements:

Use of a trademark is not required for registration or renewal of a mark. However, a trademark is vulnerable to cancellation by any interested party if there has been no effective use of the mark for a period of 3 consecutive years from registration date.

Search:

An official search can be conducted for word marks and devices. The search takes approximately 4 to 5 working days. A separate application is required for search in each class. The search report discloses similar and identical trademark registrations.

Assignment:

* Trademark applications and registrations may be assigned with or without the goodwill of the business concerned.

* Documents required:

  • Power of attorney from the assignee, legalized.
  • Deed of Assignment, legalized.
  • Copy of certificate of incorporation, certified.

Change Of Name/Address:

* A change of name/address may be recorded for trademark applications and registrations.

* Documents required:

  • Power of attorney, legalized.
  • Copy of certificate of change of name/address, certified.

Licensing:

* License recordal is compulsory.

* Documents required:

  • Power of attorney, legalized.
  • License agreement, legalized.
  • Copy of certificate of incorporation, certified.

Merger:

* A merger may be recorded for trademark applications and registrations.

* Documents required:

  • Power of attorney, legalized.
  • Merger agreement, legalized.
  • Copy of certificate of incorporation, certified.

Marking:

Marking is not compulsory.

Cancellation:

A trademark is subject to cancellation by any interested party if it can be established that the mark was unrightfully registered.

Registration Time Frame:

The time frame for completing the registration process is 10 to 14 months.

Three Dimensional Trademark Applications:

Acceptable.