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Oman is the second largest country in the Gulf
Cooperation Council (GCC) nations and is treated as a gateway to Gulf. It is
bordered by UAE, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Arabian Sea. In Oman the legal basis
is the Royal Decree No. 67/2008, the Industrial Property Law. Oman trademark
protection is obtained by registration. It can also be acquired by sufficient
public recognition.
Oman Trademark Registration Requirements
An Oman trademark application has to be filed before
the Registrar at the Trademark Office in the Ministry of Commerce. A power of
attorney authenticated by an Oman consulate is necessary. Foreign applicants do
not need a domestic registration. In lieu of a domestic registration a
certified copy of the extract from the commercial register of the applicant is
needed. If any priority is claimed, the supporting documents to be submitted to
Ministry within 30 days.
Oman Trademark Filing
Requirements
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A power of attorney duly legalized up to the
Consulate of Oman or certified by Apostille.
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A simple copy of the certificate of
incorporation of the applicant company, an extract of its entry in the
commercial register or a good standing certificate including all relevant
information.
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Logo in Jpeg format.
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A list of the goods and services to be covered
by the application.
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If priority is claimed, a certified copy of the
priority document should be submitted to the trademark office in Oman within
three months of filing the application.
Oman Trademark Registration Procedure
The Oman trademark application process includes a
formal examination, an examination of distinctiveness and a search for prior
trademarks. It takes approximately 200 working days from first filing to registration
for a straight forward case. Before registration, the trademark application is
published in the Gazette and in a local newspaper. The national opposition
period is 90 days from the date of the publication in the Official Gazette.
Duration of Oman Trademark Protection
An Oman trademark registration in Oman is valid for
10 years starts with registration date. The registration is renewable for
periods of 10 years.
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