Those interested in trademark registration in Oman must submit an application to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry which is the body responsible for intellectual property protection. Online filings and checks are common and ourlawyers in Oman can provide ongoing assistance for your trademark application.
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What types of trademarks can be registered in Oman?
Trademarks are distinguishable elements used to differentiate businesses. Like in other jurisdictions, there are several types of marks that can be registered in the Sultanate and the choice will depend on the company’s creative team and/or intentions for the business identity.
Below, we list some examples of marks that can be subject to trademark registration in Oman:
- words: letters, numbers and combinations thereof;
- designs: graphics, an original logo, other symbols;
- 3D items: shapes and 3D objects in an original design;
- others: colours or combination of colours or sounds.
For all purposes related to trademark registration in Oman, the mark’s uniqueness is a key component. The chosen mark (whether it belongs to one or more categories, such as the ones listed above) cannot be identical to an already registered one, nor can be it too similar to an existing trademark.
How do you check trademark availability in Oman?
If you are interested in company formation in Oman, you may already have an idea of a future symbol or logo for your business. Trademark availability can be verified online, before you start the process for trademark registration in Oman.
The online service provided by the Omani authorities gives the user the option to verify trademark availability within the International ROMARIN Trademark Register which is managed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
What are the trademark registration steps in Oman?
If you are interested in trademark registration in Oman, the following steps are relevant:
- Design the trademark;
- Check if it is available;
- Select the classes for which the trademark application is made;
- Prepare the documents for submission (see below, depending on your type of company);
- Submit the documents to the National Intellectual Property Office, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion.
The Nice classification is used for selecting the classes for which trademark registration in Oman will take place. More than one class can be applied for. Our lawyers in Oman can give you more details upon request.
What documents do you have to prepare for trademark registration in Oman?
The general documents required to register a trademark in Oman include:
- the filled-in application form;
- a copy of the trademark proposed for protection in a certain size and attached to the application form in the exact specified form requested by the authorities.
The documents required for submission depend on whether the company is an Omani or a foreign one. For Omani companies, the authorities will request:
- a copy of the company’s registration license;
- a copy of the applicant’s specimen signature;
- a signed copy of the application form (signed by one of the parties that are signatories for the company).
For foreign companies, the applicants will submit copies of their constitutive documents, an agreement for their certification to conduct business in the Sultanate, and certified translations of other corporate documents, as may be relevant.
Trademark registration fees
We remind those interested that certain fees apply to trademark registration in Oman. We list some of these below:
- OMR 50 (approximately 130 USD) for the application submission;
- OMR 50 to register the trademark;
- OMR 50 to have the trademark published in the official gazette.
Our team can help you with trademark applications and with other types of services, such as those related to Oman immigration. Contact us for more information and assistance.