Trademark
The time frame for receiving the search reports is 10-14 working days.
No, all goods covered by the Nice classification can be protected.
It depends on the class targeted, and the specified goods/services.
Yes, and the required documents in this case are similar to the requirements for filing a single applicant application, noting that a legalized POA in the name of the applicants is provided.
The Egyptian Law permits multi-class applications; where a single certificate is issued for all classes when they attain registration, However, such applications are NOT recommended due to the fact that delay of the registration in one class will delay registration in other classes, which is why this type of filing is rarely adopted.
10 Years, from the date of filing.
Yes, based on prior use.
Each error is corrected in a different way, errors that involve a drastic change in the form of the mark cannot be corrected and a new application should be filed, while other errors related to the applicant’s information can be corrected using the POA or the certificate of incorporation of the applicant.
Any type of usage that proves the existence of the mark owned by the applicant in the market in respect of the goods or services covered is sufficient.
The Egyptian Trademark law stipulates the registration of the trademark in order to be able to file an assignment, merger or license at the Trademark Office. Therefore, in case of pending applications, the assignment, merger or license is delayed until the trademark in question attains registration.
Not compulsory, but recommendable to be effective between the two parties
And among others. No consequences
Only the recordal change of name and address can be made against pending applications; while, the Egyptian Trademark law stipulates the registration of the trademark in order to be able to file an assignment, merger or license at the Trademark Office. Therefore, in case of pending applications, the assignment, merger or license is delayed until the trademark in question attains registration.
A monetary consideration must be included in the Deed of Assignment.
Yes, two months from the date of publication in the official gazette
Patent
Yes. However examination will not start until January 1, 2005.
20 years from the date of filing in Egypt – No.
Yes, worldwide.
Arabic specification and abstract + English abstract.
Non use for 3 consecutive years after grant of patent.
Designs
D11: What is the term of protection of a model or design in your country? Can this term be extended?
5 years for 3 times (total of 15 years).
Non use for 3 consecutive years after grant of patent.
Copyrights
For the rest of the author’s life + 50 years after his death.
Civil and criminal.
In most cases no.
Not compulsory, but recommendable. No consequences.
Not compulsory, but recommendable. No consequences.