Many people in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia need to inquire about their trademarks and ensure that they are continuously protected, and that they are distinctive and not identical to any other trademark.
And due to the rapid spread of technology and the developments that occur every day in the virtual world, you can inquire about your trademark from home via the Internet, through the website of the Saudi Ministry of Commerce, so you can inquire about your trademark through your trade name ID whether it is used or not used.
In this article, we will provide you with more information on how to inquire about a registered trademark, so follow us.
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How to inquire about a trademark in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?
The aim of the process of inquiring about a trademark is to ascertain whether it is similar to any other trademark that has been registered or not, because it is not intended to generate ideas and therefore some trademarks may be identical to each other.
Therefore, all trademarks that have been registered are placed in a database called the database of previously registered trademarks, and through this database, you can inquire about your trademark at any time easily.
To inquire about a trademark, you must follow the following steps:
- You enter the official website of the Ministry of Commerce and Investment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, then select the list of electronic services.
- After that, you choose the service for inquiring about a trademark, and then you fill in all the information related to that.
- In order to search for your trademark, you must choose one of the search types, either identical or approximate, and it is preferable to choose the approximate one, so that the search will be easier.
- And then any trademark that may be similar to yours will appear in front of you.
And in the event that you see a trademark that is similar to your trademark, you have to amend it, and then search again to make sure that your trademark is not similar to any other trademark, and if your trademark becomes distinctive and unique at that time, you can register your trademark and protect it by law.
Trademark registration system in Saudi Arabia
Trademarks are a powerful tool for differentiating and validating the strength of products or services.
Therefore, Saudi law established a system in which it explained in detail how to register any trademark, so it initially mentioned the rules and conditions that you must take into account when choosing any trademark, in addition to how to inquire about a trademark that you have registered before to see how similar it is to any Another trademark, and in addition to that, how can you protect your trademark from theft.
Now we will mention to you some things that must be taken into account before starting to design any brand:
- The overall look of your brand should be specific, whether it is a symbol, an image, a color, or a mixture of all of these.
- Your mark should not contain any national emblem, or be in violation of the rules of public morals or in a manner inconsistent with the rules of our Islamic law.
- In addition to your brand being distinctive, unique and not identical to any other brand.
We would like to point out that among the marks for which an application for registration was submitted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, only 8065 were registered, out of a total of more than 15,500 applications, which reached the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property.
This is due to the fact that most of the applications that may be submitted are imitations. For other signs that are famous or inappropriate to the rules of Islamic law or public morals.
How long does it take to register a trademark?
The process of inquiring about a trademark may take up to 90 days, and this period may be shorter or longer, depending on the similarity and conformity between other trademarks.
To legally register your trademark and protect it from theft:
- First, submit your trademark registration application through the Ministry of Commerce website or through the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property.
- After that, you must pay an amount of 1000 Saudi riyals, in order for the medicine that you sent to be confirmed, and then the examination of your application will begin.
- After that, the application will be considered for a period of 7 days, after which the application that you submitted will be answered, whether by accepting or rejecting it.
- Then you pay an amount of 1575 riyals in order for your trademark to be publicized in the relevant newspapers.
- Your brand is published in newspapers 60 consecutive days.
- And if your mark is unique and not similar to any other mark, a mail will be sent to you approving its registration, after which you have to pay an amount of 5000 Saudi riyals for final confirmation, and then you will obtain a registered certificate that is valid for ten years.
It should be noted that after registering your mark, you must protect it from imitation or infringement of any kind by following it up and reporting any possible violations.
Bayanat trademark protection company
Most of the time, it is difficult for the owner or designer of the trademark to discover the attempts of infringement or looting and theft that occur, and the person’s lack of awareness of the standards and laws for the protection of registered trademarks leads to losses that may be incurred, and it is unusual for entrepreneurs to care With all the basics related to this matter, it is also difficult for him to be experienced in various commercial, administrative and legal aspects.
Bayanat company and trademark inquiry
Bayanat is a specializing company in the field of intellectual property protection is interested in continuing to monitor your trademark and detect any attempts of infringement or violation of your trademark.
The company takes all legal measures that fine anyone who tries to steal your trademark and also monitors all new trademark registrations and explores any Marks that are similar or identical to any other mark, in addition to that it submits applications in which it objects to the registration of those marks that are similar and identical to any trademark that has been registered before, and then making it maintain its uniqueness, difference and distinction in the markets.
In addition, the company is always in direct and permanent contact with the Criminal Investigation Department, as well as the Customs Department, which monitors and discovers any products, goods, or services that are similar to your trademark without a previous agreement or documented permission from the entities that own that mark, and this guarantees you full protection for your product. At all local, international and global levels, in addition to reducing and preventing all attempts at exploitation and theft that may occur to your trademark. In short, it cares about all your intellectual property rights.
What is the difference between a trademark and a trading name?
What is meant by a trademark is the symbol or description that distinguishes your company or organization, whether it is products, services or goods that you provide to consumers.
As for the trade name, what is meant by it is the name of the company that is used in commercial transactions, and both of them have uniqueness and distinction, and they are not required to be similar or identical.
The trade name is a description and comprehensible Arabic words in complete contrast to the trademark that is designed and created from more than one mixture of elements. Therefore, the trademark cannot be used as a trade name, but it is possible to quote some parts of the trademark from the trade name of the company or institution.
Thus, we have mentioned how to inquire about a trademark in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and how you can protect your trademark from theft and loss. If you need any help with your trademark registration process, the trademark experts at Al Othman Law Firm are here to answer your inquiries and help you register your trademark or provide assistance if you suspect that your trademark has been stolen or violated in any way. Call them Now.
