The international classification of goods and services is followed in Saudi Arabia. Trademarks covering alcoholic goods are not registrable. The Trademark Law which was promulgated by the Council of Ministers' Resolution No. 75 dated 13.04.1404 A. H. (January 16, 1984) provides for the protection of service marks in international classes 35 to 42 with the exception of retail and wholesale store services in class 42. A separate application should be filed with respect to each class of goods or services.
Once a trademark or a service mark application is filed, it is examined as to its availability, registrability, and coverage. If the Registrar objects in writing to certain aspects of the mark in the course of examination, such as the scope of goods or services or asks for modification of the mark, a grace period of 3 months is given to the applicant concerned to comply with the Registrar's request. Once the application is formally rejected, a complaint against the rejection can be
