Trademarks: Syria
General Information
International Agreements : Paris Convention
What is Registrable : Trademarks, Collective Marks, Certification Marks & Service Marks. Also well-known marks are recognized even if they are not registered in Syria.
Classification : Int’l Classification (Classes 1-45); Single-Class Filings.
Priority under Paris Convention : Yes
Examination :Yes Substantive examination.
Publication : Yes – Before & after registration
Opposition : Yes - within 90 days as of publication date
Time Frame for Registration : 12 months
Registration Term : 10 Years from filing date
Renewal Term : 10 Years
Use Requirement for filing : Use of trademarks in Syria is not compulsory for filing Applications.
Marking Requirements : Marking is Optional
Assignments - Must Assignments be recorded ? Yes
Can pending applications be Assigned ? No
Licenses - Must Licenses be recorded ? Yes
Can pending application be Licensed ? No
Filing Requirements
Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
- A Power of Attorney legalized up to Syrian Consulate.
- Details of the Mark & Applicant.
Renewal of Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
- A Power of Attorney legalized up to Syrian Consulate.
- Details of the Registration.
Assignment Recordal Requirements
- A Power of Attorney legalized up to Syrian Consulate.
- Deed of Assignment legalized up to Syrian Consulate.
License Recordal Requirements
- A Power of Attorney legalized up to Syrian Consulate.
- A legalized license agreement executed by both parties.
Change of Name/Address Requirements
- A Power of Attorney legalized up to Syrian Consulate.
- A legalized certificate of the change of name or address.
- Number and date of registered trademark/service mark.