A generic trademark, is a trademark or a brand that has become a generic term or synonymous with, a general class of product or service. Usually trade...
The Nice Classification (NCL) for trademarks, established by the Nice Agreement (1957), is an international classification of goods and services appli...
When protecting trademarks, an applicant has to decide what specific goods and services the mark will be applied to. These goods and services have bee...
4. How can I find what class my trademark should be registered on?
There are 45 classes of goods and services, and all Arabic countries use the nice classification of goods and services. Refer to the Nice Classificati...
It is a good idea to register your trademark to use the mark freely, stop others from using it, and build brand equity and value. In many countries, t...
6. Should I register a trademark when I start a business?
For a startup or an entrepreneur going into a brand new business, registering a trademark would be very beneficial in the future. Registering your tra...
8. Can I register a trademark in my name as an individual?
A trademark can be registered by an individual. Although it can be registered, an individual will not be able to trademark their own identity. However...
9. Do I have to have a business to register a trademark? Or can I register a trademark without an LLC?
Generally speaking, any individual, whether local or foreign, can register a trademark they own. Very few countries internationally that do not allow ...
10. Can a trademark be sold? Can a trademark be transferred?
Selling or transferring ownership of your trademark is decided by the individual or company that owns it. There are no legal restrictions to selling o...