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ARTICLE · 19 MARCH 2015

Trade Mark Protection

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Trade mark registrations are obtained through the Trade Mark Office which forms part of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) in Riyadh.

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Jon Parker
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Trade mark registrations are obtained through the Trade Mark Office which forms part of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) in Riyadh. In the last two years, the officials have developed an in-house computer system so that trade mark applications are now filed and published online. This has significantly expedited the timeline for registering applications that do not meet with objections. Registrations can be obtained in under nine months.

It is possible to secure registered trade marks for products and services in Saudi Arabia. However, there are restrictions where the products or services do not meet with local cultural sensitivities. For example alcohol related products and services cannot be protected.

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