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Learn everything you need to know about the Saudi Arabia trademark registration process. Trademarks are very important in today’s market.  Trademarks help businesses get distinguished from competitors. One of the major benefits of getting a trademark registered is that it helps businesses get legal protection from counterfeiters and infringers. The trademark owner gets an exclusive right to market and distribute its products and services. There are different procedures for registering a trademark, with some lengthier than others.

To understand the Saudi Arabia trademark registration process, let us have a look at the process in detail.

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Trademark registration services in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has a first to file system, which means that an applicant who files for a trademark registration first will become the trademark owner, provided the application is accepted. The applications go through Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP). Saudi Arabia does not allow multiple class application filings; thus, a separate application must be filed for each class to file for different classes.

Types of Trademarks

Types of trademarks in Saudi Arabia

There are different types of trademarks that can be registered in Saudi Arabia. The trademarks can be anything distinctive, including:

  • Names
  • Shapes
  • Logos
  • Words
  • Signatures
  • Symbols
  • Titles
  • Numbers
  • Inscriptions
  • Colours
  • Or a combination of these

Similarly, some trademarks cannot be registered in Saudi. These include:

  • Deceptive Trademarks
  • Trademarks that go against Public Interest
  • Trademarks that go againts moral values
  • Trademarks that contain flags of countries or emblems of religious institutions
  • Trademarks against religion

How to register a trademark in Saudi Arabia?

Step 1

Application

To file an application, it has to be in Arabic, as that is the official language. The applicant has to get a filing date first. The application should be complete, accurate and should include:

  • A request for registration;
  • Details of the trademark;
  • Details of the applicant (name and address);
  • Class under which the goods and services fall;
  • Details of the goods and services to be trademarked.

If a priority is to be claimed, then a certified copy of the priority document in Arabic must be submitted.

The trademark registration application must be filed through a local attorney for foreign applicants. 

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Step 2

Search and examination

After the application is filed, the SAIP will search for any identical or similar trademarks. Then, there will be an examination where the application will be checked on absolute and substantive grounds. If the application is not complete or there is any inaccuracy, the application will be rejected, and the applicant will be notified.

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Step 3

Publication and Opposition

After the examination, the application is published in the official gazette of the government. It is published for ninety days for the public, and during this time, anyone can oppose the application. If there is an opposition filed, the applicant has thirty days to respond; otherwise, the application will be considered withdrawn.

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Step 4

Registration

Once the applicant pays the registration fee, which has to be paid within thirty days after the publication, the applicant receives the trademark registration certificate.

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Price of Trademarks

Trademark registration cost in Saudi Arabia

The cost of getting a trademark registered ranges from USD 1500 to USD 2800. The cost can vary depending on the legal fee and attorney fees.

Age of Trademarks

How long does the trademark last?

The trademark in Saudi Arabia lasts for ten years and can be renewed. For renewal, the applicant can request for a renewal within 12 months from the expiry date. Once the expiration date has passed, the applicant can have additional 6 months, known as the grace period, by paying an additional cost. The trademark renewal cost is around USD 1600 to USD 1800.

Many countries are indulging in trade with Saudi Arabia, making the market even more competitive. With the help of a trademark, it is easy to establish the brand name and showcase its authenticity. The process is simple.

At Trademark International, we provide hassle-free trademark registration services catered to your needs in compliance with the international requirements and standards. Trademark registration in Saudia Arabia doesn’t have to be complicated, and that’s why Trademark International is here to assist with all of your intellectual property needs. 

What to do?  How to do it?  When to do it?  Will it work?

If these are the questions that come to your mind when thinking of registering a trademark, you have come to the right place. We, at Trademark International, answer these questions and more! Offering multiple trademark services, we guarantee client satisfaction. For expert advice and consultation, contact us now! Or fill out our online trademark filing form.  

Frequently Asked Questions

The process for registering a trademark varies from country to country. To file for a trademark in the US, you can file an online application with the USPTO. The USPTO entertains two types of applications: ‘In-use’ and ‘Intent to use’. The online application is known as Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).

Just like every country has its own registration process, the cost varies as well. Depending on the legal fees and the length of the process, the cost can go up or down. In the US, the price of registering a trademark ranges from $500 to $3000.

You need to file an application which should contain: your name and address, if it’s a business then the type of legal entity it is, details of the trademark, list of goods and services, the details of the class(es). 

Yes, you can file for both: a local and an international trademark. Some countries entertain a single application to register a trademark locally as well as internationally. 

Yes. It is possible to register a trademark in multiple countries with a single application but it depends on which union the country is part of. You can do this through the Madrid Protocol or EUIPO. 

Countries have different laws regarding what can be registered as a trademark. In the US, the types of trademarks that can be registered are slogans, shapes, names, phrases words, images, 3D shapes, holograms, smells, and colors.