Q: How long does it take to conduct a trademark search?
A: Two to four working days.
Q: Does the West Bank follow the international classification of goods?
A: Yes.
Q: Are there any goods or services for which the mark cannot be registered?
A: No.
Q: Does the specification of goods in any class limit the protection to the specified goods, or does it give additional protection to the whole goods within the class?
A: The specification of goods in any class limits the protection to the specified goods.
Q: Can a trademark be registered in the name of more than one applicant (i.e. joint application) ?
A: No.
Q: Can an application be filed without its complete documents?
A: No.
Q: Can one application cover more than one class of goods/services?
A: No.
Q: May priority be claimed under the Paris Convention?
A: Yes, as the West bank abides by the Jordanian Law.
Q: What is the term of protection of a trademark and from what date is it calculated?
A: Lawful protection for seven years from the filing date.
Q: Is marking compulsory ?
A: No, but it is recommended in order to protect against third parties.
Q: Is use required before registration or for maintaining the registration in force?
A: No, but highly recommended as the registration maybe cancelled by a 3rd party due to non-use.
Q: Can the assignment of an application be recorded?
A: Yes.
Q: Is recordal of a license agreement compulsory?
A: No.
Q: Can recordals such as change of name, address, merger, assignment, license, etc., be made against pending applications?
A: Yes.
Q: Can an assignment be made with or without goodwill? What monetary consideration is to be mentioned as the value of the assignment? Is there any tax based on the value mentioned?
A: With goodwill; no monetary considerations nor taxes.
Q: Can the trademark application be opposed and what is the opposition period?
A: Yes, three months following publication in the official gazette.