Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP) Iraq Office advises its clients that the Trademark Section at the Iraqi Federation of Industries has moved to the Ministry of Industry as of May 30, 2005.
This decision comes pursuant to Order Number 80, stipulating the Amendment of the Iraqi Trademarks and Descriptions Law No. 21 of 1957, and the Council of Minister’s decision.
Consequently, the section’s activities will be suspended and filing of trademark applications has been ceased as of the aforementioned date.
The above cessation will apply until the Trademark Section completes the movement and inventory processes.
It is worth noting that Order No. 80 was issued on April 26, 2004, by the Coalition Provisional Authority, and entered into force on the date of its issuance. The new amended law is named "Trademark and Geographical Indications Law."
Meanwhile, clients are kindly requested to continue sending their instructions regarding filing new trademark applications in order for us to file them directly once the Trademark Section is re-opened.
For more information, please contact AGIP’s Iraq Office at the following address:
Mahala 712, Zukak, 25, Building 11/2 Al-Muthana District, Zayona, Baghdad, Iraq
PO Box: 28361 Al-Dawoodi, Postal Code 12631, Baghdad, Iraq
Tel: +9641 7470524, +9641 7470527
Fax: + 9641 7726367
E-mail: agip.iraq@tagi.com
Contact: Mr. Mohammad Al- Jabouri