West Bank Trademarks

Filing Requirements:

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

2. 15 prints of the mark for each application.

* Documents 1 and 2 may be submitted within 3 months from filing date.

Classification:

The International Classification of Goods and Services (8th 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 3 months from publication date.

Extension Of Time:

Extension of time for oppositions/counter oppositions or for responding to office actions is possible.

Protection Term:

Trademark registrations are valid for 7 years from filing date and are renewable for period of 14 years each. There is a grace period of 1 month 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 2 years preceding date of filing for cancellation.

Search:

An official search may be conducted for word marks and devices. It takes approximately 3 to 4 working days for the results to be available. A separate application is required for search in each class. The search report discloses similar and identical trademark registrations.

Assignment:

* Registered trademarks may be assigned only with the goodwill of the business concerned.

* Documents required:

  • Power of attorney from the assignee, legalized.
  • Deed of Assignment, notarized.

Change Of Name/Address:

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

* Documents required:

  • Power of attorney, legalized.
  • Certificate of change of name/address, legalized.

Licensing:

* No provisions

Marking:

Marking is not compulsory.

Cancellation:

A trademark is subject to cancellation by any interested party within 5 years from registration date.

Registration Time Frame:

The time frame for completing the registration process is 2 to 3 years.

Three Dimensional Trademark Applications:

Unacceptable.