The international classification of goods and services is followed in Kuwait. The Trademark Law does not provide for the protection of trademarks covering alcoholic drinks in classes 32 and 33 and pork meat in class 29. Class No. 33 has been completely dropped and international class 34 has been reinstated for tobacco products. A separate application should be filed with respect to each class of goods and services.
Once a trademark application is filed, the trademark is examined as to its registrability. In case a trademark is rejected by the registrar the applicant may file an appeal in court within 30 days as of the date of the official notification. Trademark applications accepted by the Registrar are published in three consecutive issues of the Official Gazette of Kuwait (Al-Kuwait Al-Youm). There is a period open for filing opposition by any interested party. The statement of opposition to the registration of a trademark should be submitted to the Registrar within the prescribed
