Trademarks - Filing Requirements (Kuwait)

Pursuant to Trade Law No. 68/1980, the Kuwaiti legislator regulates the protection of trademarks in Articles 61-95. It includes a definition of the trademark which is not registrable as well as maintaining the trademarks register, registration procedures, opposition, offences concerning trademarks and the competent court for this and the prescribed fees on extracts peculiar to marks.

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Filing Requirements

Power of attorney legalised by the Kuwaiti Consulate. Copy of the commercial register or any equivalent document. Certified copy of the priority document if claimed. Notes

Late filing of documents: allowed within 1 month from filing date. Renewal Requirements

Power of attorney duly legalised by the Kuwaiti Consulate. Notes

Late filing of documents: not allowed. Search Requirements

No documents are required. Assignment Requirements

Power of attorney duly legalised by the Kuwaiti Consulate. Deed of assignment legalised by the Kuwaiti Consulate. Photocopy of the registration certificate. Notes

Late filing of documents: not allowed. Merger Requirements

Power of attorney duly legalised by the Kuwaiti Consulate. Deed of Merger legalised by the Kuwaiti Consulate...