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

1. A Power of Attorney legalized up to Syrian Consulate.
2. Details of the Mark & Applicant.

Renewal of Trademark/Service Mark Requirements

1. A Power of Attorney legalized up to Syrian Consulate.
2. Details of the Registration.

Assignment Recordal Requirements

1. A Power of Attorney legalized up to Syrian Consulate.
2. Deed of Assignment legalized up to Syrian Consulate.

License Recordal Requirements

1. A Power of Attorney legalized up to Syrian Consulate.
2. A legalized license agreement executed by both parties.

Change of Name/Address Requirements

1. A Power of Attorney legalized up to Syrian Consulate.
2. A legalized certificate of the change of name or address.
3. Number and date of registered trademark/service mark.

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