Opposition Procedure For IRs In Iran

Introduction

As a result of the US and other nations looking to ease the sanctions imposed on Iran, the international business community is once again starting to look at the opportunities presented by the largely untapped market of Iran. Although the US and EU sanctions relating to Iran did not previously prohibit the registration or enforcement of IP rights in Iran, brand owners have tended to proceed with caution in Iran. Although some hesitancy remains, there has been a noticeable increase in international brand owners looking to protect their intellectual property rights in Iran, as a prelude to entering the market.

Due to this shift in focus towards Iran, now is an opportune time to look at some of the potential issues that brand owners face when protecting their rights in Iran.