Summary of the guide:
- Laws relating to Trademark in Yemen
- Trademark registration process in Yemen
- How long does it take to get a trademark registration in Yemen?
- Examination criteria for trademarks in Yemen
- Costs for trademark registration in Yemen
- How long is a trademark protected for?
- When does the protection of a trademark in Yemen start?
- What trademark classes are available in Yemen?
- What are the documents required for trademark protection in Yemen?
- What are important deadlines for trademark protection in Yemen?
- Are international trademarks available in Yemen?
- National Vs International trademark in Yemen?
- Local tips for trademark registration in Yemen
- Service level guarantee for trademark registration in Yemen
Laws relating to Trademark in Yemen
Trademark protection in Yemen is governed by the Law on Trademarks and Geographical Indications No. 23 of 2010, which came into effect on May 31, 2010.
Trademark registration is handled by the Trademark Office of the Yemeni Industrial Property Protection Authority (YIPPA), which operates under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Trademark registration process in Yemen
A smooth trademark registration generally passes through three phases:
Filing – you file the trademark at the TM department.
Publication – if the mark is accepted and not rejected, it will be published for 90 days (opposition period).
Registration – after the opposition/publication period ends, you can pay the final registration fees and receive your trademark certificate.
How long does it take to get a trademark registration in Yemen?
It takes between 12 to 18 months to receive a trademark registration certificate.
Examination criteria for trademarks in Yemen
The examination criteria are both on absolute grounds and relative grounds:
Absolute grounds for trademark refusals in Yemen are:
Trademarks that are devoid of any distinctive character.
Trademarks exclusively consist of signs regularly used in trade, to refer to a type, kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, value, geographical origin, or other characteristics relating to the goods or service the trademark is registered on.
Trademarks which exclusively consist of signs or indications that are used in the normal course of the trade.
Trademarks that are contrary to public policy.
Trademarks that are contrary to public morals and ethics.
Trademarks that deceive the public, as to the nature, quality, or source of the goods or services.
Trademarks which include public emblems, flags, and other symbols relating to the state, Arab, or international organizations, or one of their institutions, or a foreign state unless so authorized by it, as well as any imitation of such emblems, flags, or symbols.
Trademarks include symbols of the Red Crescent or Red Cross and other similar imitating symbols.
Trademarks that are similar to or resemble symbols of a purely religious character.
Trademarks are geographical names whose protection or use create confusion as to the origin or source of the goods, the products, or the services.
Trademarks are essentially the name, surname, picture, or emblem of a third party unless prior approval is provided.
Trademarks which are indications of honorary distinctions that the applicant for registration cannot prove.
Relative grounds for trademark refusals - assess whether a trademark application filed in Yemen may confuse due to the similarity with a previously registered or famous trademark locally.
Costs for trademark registration in Yemen
Costs relating to trademark registration are both official and professional. Official fees are fees paid to the government for processing your trademark registration and are required to be paid for each phase of the process.
Professional fees for trademark registration
Our professional fees range from USD160 to USD299 depending on the package you choose. Once you are ready to start, choose the package you want, and you will see the total official fees and professional fees for each package.
Official fees for trademark registration
In Yemen the total official fee for trademark registration is USD851.
How long is a trademark protected for?
A trademark is valid for 10 years from the filing date.
When does the protection of a trademark in Yemen start?
Trademark registration is valid for 10 years calculated from the filing date. To maintain protection after 10 years, a brand owner should renew the trademark by filing a renewal application.
What trademark classes are available in Yemen?
A trademark owner who is usually referred to as an applicant has to file a trademark on each class required since Yemen is not a multi-class system. Each class is considered a different trademark. An applicant can protect a trademark on all 45 classes. Every trademark is registered on a specific list of goods (products or services). In Yemen, there is no limitation on the number of classes you can register your trademark on.
What are the documents required for trademark protection in Yemen?
A Power of Attorney
If you are a resident or a national of Yemen, then the power of attorney should be notarized
If you are not a resident nor a national of Yemen, then the power of attorney should be legalized.
Trade License / Commercial Certificate / Certificate of Good Standing:
If you are a resident or a national of Yemen, a copy of the trade license is sufficient.
If you are not a resident nor a national of Yemen, there is no requirement to submit a trade license.
What are important deadlines for trademark protection in Yemen?
The documents can be submitted 30 days after filing.
Are international trademarks available in Yemen?
An international application cannot designate Yemen.
Local tips for trademark registration in Yemen
When filing a trademark application in Yemen, it is important to provide accurate and complete information about the trademark, including the applicant's name and address, a clear representation of the trademark, and the goods or services for which the trademark will be used.
Service level guarantee for trademark registration in Yemen
If you require approval from management, you can print this page and obtain approvals. Remember to choose the package you want. If you are not a lawyer, we recommend you choose the premium package. We have individually vetted all trademark agents and have provided them with a proprietary system owned by Easy Trademarks to guarantee the level of service you will receive.
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