Despite the independence of Morocco and the integration of Tangier in the general economy of the Kingdom, the Office Morocain de la Propriete Industrielle at Casablanca and Bureau de la Propriete Industrielle at Tangier are still functioning separately. For protecting intellectual property rights in Morocco, registrations in both Casablanca and Tangier are still necessary.
Morocco and Tangiers is a party to the Madrid Agreement concerning the international registration of trademarks and a member to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. The international classification of goods and services is followed in Morocco.
Once a trademark application is filed, it will be examined as to the form only. If found in order, a certificate of registration will be issued instantly. The trademarks registered during the preceding year are published in a yearly special supplement of the Official Gazette. There are no provisions for filing opposition to a trademark registration.
