Trademark Registration in Jordan

Overview of Trademark Registration in Jordan

Jordan follows the “first-to-file” principle, meaning that in order to be protected, applicants must file for trademark registration in Jordan.

Trademark applications must be submitted to the Trademark Registration Office under the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Supply of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Jordan does not require prior use of a trademark in the country for registration. However, once a trademark is protected, it must be used continuously for 3 years; otherwise, it may be subject to cancellation by a third party.

The trademark must be used exactly as registered. Any use that deviates from the registered form (e.g., using only part of a word or design when the mark includes both) will not be considered valid and may lead to the trademark’s cancellation in case of dispute.

The trademark is protected for 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed multiple times, each for an additional 10 years. Renewal requests can be filed up to 12 months before the expiration date, and late renewals can be submitted within 12 months after the expiration, provided the renewal fee is paid.

Information and Documents Required for Trademark Registration in Jordan

To register a trademark in Jordan, the applicant must provide the following information and documents:

• The trademark sample (it is recommended to file the trademark exactly as used in practice).
• A list of the goods or services.
• The applicant’s details, including name, address, nationality, and business sector.
• A signed, notarized, and consularized Power of Attorney from the Jordanian Embassy.

Additionally, if the applicant wishes to claim priority, priority documents must be provided as required.

Trademark Registration Timeline in Jordan

The typical registration timeline in Jordan is approximately 10-12 months, assuming no issues with the application. The process is as follows:

Formal Examination: 1-3 months from the filing date. If there are amendments, the Jordanian Intellectual Property Office will notify the applicant, allowing 30 days for corrections. If no refusals occur, the application is accepted, and the publication fee must be paid.

Publication for Opposition: Once the application is accepted and the publication fee is paid, the trademark will be published in the official gazette for opposition. The opposition period lasts at least 3 months.

If no opposition is filed, the applicant will receive the trademark registration certificate.

Please note that trademarks filed or registered before December 1, 1999, will remain effective under the previous law (7 or 14 years) and can be renewed every 10 years.

If a trademark registration is not renewed within the statutory period, it will automatically be canceled.

The owner of a trademark that has expired due to non-renewal has exclusive rights to refile the trademark within one year of expiration. After one-year, other parties may file the trademark.

This article was referenced and summarized based on the guidelines of the Jordanian Intellectual Property Office

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