Trademark Law

 Definition of trademark

According to patent & trademark law of Iran, trademark is any type of marking composed of drawing, picture, number, wording, seal, phrase, special wrapping which is chosen to distinguish or specify a particular industrial or agricultural product.  A trademark maybe chosen to distinguish or specify the product of a group of farmers, industrialist, commercial companies, a city or town, a region of the country.

 A. For how long a trademark is valid?

     A trademark is valid for a period of 10 (ten) years from application date and renewable

     every 10 (ten) years on the anniversary of the original application date.

B. Can a (color, collective & certification or 3D) trademark be registered in Iran?

     Yes.

 Yes

C. Who has the right to use the trademark?

     Proprietor that has registered the trademark in Iran.

D. Can a single application have multiple classes?

     Yes

            E. Is it possible to take legal action against the counterfeiters or infringers of trademark?

                Yes.

F. What kind of examination is conducted at the IIPO for a trademark application?

     A trademark application will go through formal examination for any conflict with prior

     registered trademarks, applications, compliance with patent & trademark law of Iran and

     resemblance.  Resemblance of a trademark shall apply to appearance, pronunciation,

     form of writing or any other similarity.

G. Does Iran follow the international classification?

     From class 1 to 34 the IIPO follows the Nice classification system.  For services please

     refer to the appropriate section for explanation.