Trademarks in Saudi Arabia enjoy great protection due to the intellectual property rights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Learn today how to renew your trademark in Saudi Arabia and the associated costs
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What is a trademark renewal?
This means that you extend the validity of your trademark, as you must renew it regularly, in order to preserve the rights related to it and not lose them.
In the event that your trademark is not renewed, others can use it without the need to obtain the consent of the trademark owner, so it is important for the trademark owner to take care of renewing it regularly to maintain his rights in the market and avoid losing his trademark.
When should the trademark be renewed?
The time agreed upon to renew your trademark in Saudi Arabia is ten years, after which you must complete the trademark renewal process before the expiration of this period. The renewal process also includes paying the related fees and submitting the necessary documents that indicate the authority of the trademark owner to maintain it.
But what are the procedures and steps for trademark renewal?
To renew your trademark, you must follow these steps:
1- Applying for trademark renewal to the General Authority for Intellectual Property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
2- Pay all fees related to the renewal process.
3- Submitting the necessary documents that indicate the authority of the trademark owner to maintain it, such as the registration certificate issued by the General Authority for Intellectual Property and a copy of the national identity or passport of the trademark owner.
4- Waiting for the Public Authority for Intellectual Property to review the submitted documents and information, and if the renewal request is approved, a renewal certificate will be issued and sent to the trademark owner.
And we must point out that care must be taken to submit the application, pay the fees, and submit the documents before the previous trademark expires to avoid losing the rights related to commercial safety.
Can a trademark be renewed after its registration expires?
It is possible to renew a trademark after its expiration date, but you must take care to submit the application, pay the fees and submit the required documents on time to avoid losing the rights related to the trademark.
It should be noted that if the renewal is delayed after the expiration date, the trademark holder may be subject to legal accountability by others who may use and register the trademark for their products. Consequently, he may lose his trademark and related rights.
Therefore, it is important for the trademark owner to renew it regularly before the previous expiration date, and to adhere to the deadlines set for the renewal process.
How much is the trademark renewal fee?
The trademark renewal fee in Saudi Arabia varies according to the type of trademark and the previous validity period, in addition to many other factors.
The required fees are determined by the Saudi General Authority for Intellectual Property Rights, and accurate information about the required fees can be obtained by contacting the General Authority for Intellectual Property. You can also view the fee schedules related to trademark renewal on the website of the Ministry of Commerce in Saudi Arabia.
You can also call the Authority’s call center on the free number 920021421, or send an email to info@saip.gov.sa to obtain information related to the fees and procedures required for trademark renewal.
You can also visit the website of the General Authority for Intellectual Property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the following link:
This will help you to know more about the fees required to renew your mark.
When do you delete a trademark?
The trademark is written off when it expires and is not renewed, or when the trademark is canceled by its owner, or due to violation of intellectual property rules or regulations and laws related to trademarks.
In some cases, a trademark may be struck off at the request of any other person who proves that use of the trademark infringes their rights or causes them harm.
And when the trademark is terminated, it cannot be used or registered again by anyone else, and the trademark owner must take care to renew it regularly in accordance with the rules and regulations related to intellectual property, to avoid losing the rights related to it and exposure to legal accountability.
How is a trademark written off?
You can strike off a trademark in Saudi Arabia by submitting an application to the General Authority for Intellectual Property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
To complete the trademark deletion process, you must follow the following steps:
1. Submitting a trademark deletion request: An official request must be submitted to the Public Authority for Intellectual Property containing all necessary information related to the trademark and the reason for wishing to delist the trademark.
2. Evidence of the right to request the cancellation of the trademark: Evidence must be provided proving the right to request the cancellation of your trademark, such as documents proving that the trademark infringes the intellectual property rights of the person submitting the application.
3. Review by the General Authority for Intellectual Property: The application and the evidence submitted will be reviewed to ensure their validity and suitability for the need to delete that mark.
4. Announcing the decision: After examining the application and the evidence, the General Authority for Intellectual Property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will issue a decision regarding striking off the trademark, and this decision will be sent directly to the trademark owner and any other interested party.
5. Execution: After the decision to cancel the trademark is issued, the trademark owner must stop using it and refrain from registering it again.
There are a few reasons you might want to de-trademark:
1. The trademark has expired and has not been renewed.
2. Revocation of the trademark by its owner.
3. Violation of intellectual property rules or regulations and laws related to trademarks.
4. Submission of a request by any person who proves that the use of the trademark violates his rights or causes him harm.
The owner of the trademark must maintain its validity and renew it regularly in accordance with the laws and regulations related to intellectual property in order to avoid losing the rights related to it and being subject to legal accountability when there are any violations or violations of intellectual property rights.
It should be noted that striking off a trademark can take a long time, and the person applying may face some difficulties. Therefore, the best way to delete the trademark as soon as possible and cancel all rights and obligations related to it is to authorize a lawyer specialized in intellectual property issues to help complete this process. process in a proper manner.
Final Word
In short, it can be said that brand renewal in Saudi Arabia is a critical process that requires careful analysis of the market and customers, identification of the weak and strong points in the current brand, and through the use of modern methods and techniques for brand design, and the brand can be updated in a way that enhances the strategic value of the brand.
A brand renewal typically involves updating the brand logo, packaging design, packages and other promotional materials, as well as updating the website and social media to reflect the new identity and values.
You must ensure that the changes introduced do not affect the identity of the original brand, and therefore you need to consult branding specialists to ensure that you get the desired result.
If you want to renew it, cancel the existing trademark, amend it, or register a new trademark, do not hesitate to contact the trademark experts at Al Othman Law Firm to complete your transactions as soon as possible and with the utmost professionalism.
