Trademarks in Morocco: Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Three working days, noting that no official search is available at the local Trademark Office, but is being conducted through different databases.
Yes, those against public order are non-registrable, yet it is permitted to file for goods under class 33.
Protection is limited to the claimed list of goods unless class heading was claimed, then the protection is extended to the other goods in the class
Yes.
If so, what are the requirements of such registration?
No requirements are needed.
Yes, when priority is claimed or renewal of requested. Missing documents may be filed within three months.
Yes, as the multi-class application is permitted.
10 years from the filing date.
Amendments are not permitted; but if the application form and the supporting document contain correct details and the trademark register contains wrong information, correction is possible.
No specific types are required, but the use must be effective and sufficient.
Not compulsory, but strongly recommended. Non-recordal may cause some difficulties in enforcing the parties' rights.
No. According to the latest edition of the law, it is possible to record such transactions against pending trademarks, but in practice, it is usually permitted under registered trademarks only.
Not specified, as 1$ will suffice.
Yes, it can be opposed before the Trademark Office. The opposition period is two months from the date of filing.
No, it will be rejected by the registrar.
Yes, and it is considered a regular trademark.
It is always preferable to use the trademark as it is registered.
The name to pick for your new brand should be inherently distinctive with creative and unique character, and it should not be related to the goods/services to be covered.
- The TM symbol means that an application has been filed for the registration of a trademark at the Trademark Office, and can be used with unregistered marks in Morocco.
- The ® symbol means that a trademark has been officially accepted for registration at the Trademark Office, and may be used with unregistered marks in Morocco.
- The © symbol refers to copyrights and may be used with both unregistered and registered copyrights.
The use of the aforesaid symbols is not mandatory in Morocco as the marking requirement is not applicable in our country.