How To Submit A Trademark Customs Recordal In Egypt

Trademark infringement in Africa is one of the reasons why various stakeholders avoid seeking protection there, as it is believed that the trademark registration systems of certain countries are not as effective as those of more developed countries. This is one of many misconceptions about intellectual property in Africa. Some countries on the continent - whose legislation does not provide for a formal recordal of trademarks before a customs authority - offer the possibility of requesting an informal registration.

Egypt

In Egypt, filing an informal registration before Customs can be effective in protecting against counterfeits. A formal registration before the customs authority is not available in Egypt, despite the Executive Regulations of the Import and Export Law 118 (1975), which restricts the import of products that infringe IP rights and the procedures available to rights holders to stop and prevent infringing shipments from entering the country. However,