Discover the risks and dangers of failing to register a trademark to understand the value and importance of trademark registration for your brand.
The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Oman Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Oman Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Oman, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Oman and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
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- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does registering a trademark in Oman grant me any legal rights?
To have rights to a trademark in Oman, you must register it. Oman operates on a 'first to file' basis.
What rights do you gain by having a registered trademark?
- Exclusive rights to use the trademark
- Ability to license the trademark to others
- Authority to have customs seize counterfeit goods with the trademark
- Right to oppose later applications that conflict with the trademark
- Right to request cancellation of conflicting trademark registrations
- Ability to sue for infringement if others use a similar mark
- Right to seek compensation for trademark infringement
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
If there are no objections or challenges, it typically takes about 6 months to get trademark registration approval.
Do I need to sign a Power of Attorney, and does it need to be legalized at the Omani consulate?
You need a power of attorney, and it must be authenticated at the Omani consulate.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Oman after it has been submitted?
The application process follows these steps:
- Check formal requirements
- Assess descriptiveness
- Evaluate distinctiveness
- Identify conflicts with existing registrations
- Ensure compliance with Oman's morality standards
- Date of application
- Application number
- Trademark
- Goods/services covered
- Applicant's name
- Applicant's address
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered?
The trademark registration is valid for 10 years starting from the date you apply.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application?
The application can be contested by:
- any party with a vested interest
- the holder of a prior right
What steps must I take to meet the usage requirement?
To meet the use requirement, the trademark must be actively used in Oman for three continuous years. This use should be on a commercial scale.
Is it necessary to use my trademark before applying for registration?
You don't need to use your trademark or plan to use it before applying for registration.
Can you claim priority for a patent application in Oman?
You can claim priority in Oman if:
- Your home country is part of the Paris Convention.
- Your home application was submitted within the last six months before applying in Oman.
- Oman is included in an international registration.
Can a registration be canceled?
Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:
- Use of trade names
- Violation of proprietary rights
- Use of well-known or famous marks
- The mark is merely descriptive
- The mark is generic
- The mark is a geographical indication
- The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive
- The mark lacks distinctiveness
- Infringement of flags, armorial bearings, or other state symbols
- Registration by an agent or representative without authorization
- The mark goes against public policy or moral standards
- The mark was registered with dishonest intentions
If I register my trademark in Oman, will it be protected in other countries?
Your trademark registration in Oman only provides protection within Oman's borders.
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period starts when the trademark application is published and lasts for 90 days from that date.
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