Summary of the guide:
- Laws relating to Trademark in Gaza
- Trademark renewal process in Gaza
- What authority is responsible for trademark renewals in Gaza?
- How long does it take to get a trademark renewal in Gaza?
- Costs for trademark renewal in Gaza
- What are the penalty charges for late renewal in Gaza?
- How long is a trademark protected for?
- When does the protection of a trademark in Gaza start?
- When can I renew my trademark in Gaza?
- What is the grace period for trademark renewal in Gaza?
- What are the documents required for trademark renewal in Gaza?
- What are important deadlines for trademark renewal in Gaza?
- What happens if I forget to renew my trademark in Gaza?
- Local tips for trademark renewal in Gaza
- Service level guarantee for trademark registration in Gaza
Laws relating to Trademark in Gaza
Trademarks in Gaza are rights granted by the state of Gaza only and not all the Palestinian territory. So, a trademark that is due for renewal in Gaza protects the trademark in the Gaza territory and can be renewed in the trademark office in Gaza manually and NOT online. It has to be renewed in person through a physical submission.
Trademark renewal process in Gaza
Trademark renewal involves obtaining accurate details of the trademark, submitting a copy of the active trademark certificate, and completing documents accurately. The trademark office then examines the application submitted, ensures that all the fees are paid, issues a renewal certificate and then the trademark office publishes the renewal.
What authority is responsible for trademark renewals in Gaza?
The Trademark Office in Gaza is the authority responsible for the IP process, including trademark registration and renewals.
How long does it take to get a trademark renewal in Gaza?
The renewal process in Gaza takes between 1-2 weeks to be completed once all documents are available.
Costs for trademark renewal in Gaza
Costs relating to trademark renewals are both official and professional. Official fees are fees paid to the government for processing your trademark renewal and are required to be paid one time.
Professional fees for trademark renewal
Our professional fees are around USD 340 depending on the package you choose. Once you are ready to start, select the package you want, and you will see the total official fees and professional fees for each package.
Official fees for trademark renewal
Official fees are fees paid to the government for processing your trademark renewal and are required to be paid one time. In Gaza, the total official fee for trademark renewal is around USD 425.
What are the penalty charges for late renewal in Gaza?
If you forget to renew your trademark before the expiry date, you have a chance to renew it within a grace period. The grace period for renewal in Gaza is six months from the expiry date and penalty charges are around USD134. If the trademark in Gaza is renewed within the grace period, then the owner will have to settle penalty fees.
How long is a trademark protected for?
In Gaza, when a trademark is first registered, it is protected for an initial period of 7 years from the date of filing. At the expiry of the first term the trademark protection period automatically extends to 14 years for any subsequent renewal.
For example, if a registered trademark was first filed on 1-Jan-2024 the first renewal date due would be 1-Jan-2031. The second renewal would be due on 1-Jan-2045.
When does the protection of a trademark in Gaza start?
In Gaza, the protection of a trademark starts from the date of filing and lasts for seven years from the date of filing the trademark application, for the 1st renewal, and became 14 years from the 2nd renewal, from the filing date. The renewal application should be filed within the last year of the valid protection period.
When can I renew my trademark in Gaza?
A Trademark in Gaza should be renewed every 7 years from the date of filing the trademark application, for the 1st renewal, and for 14 years from the 2nd renewal, from the filing date. While a trademark lasts for 14 years from the filing date it can be renewed within the last 12 months of protection. Trademark renewals can be filed 12 months before the expiry date.
It is important to renew your trademark within the due time, or the trademark office will make the trademark owner pay penalties for the delay in settling renewal fees. The trademark office may also cancel yours.
What is the grace period for trademark renewal in Gaza?
Trademark renewals can be filed 6 months after the expiry date in a period called the grace period. So, if you forget to renew your mark before the expiration date, then you have a six-month grace period to renew the trademark. Renewing a trademark in the grace period yields penalty charges.
What are the documents required for trademark renewal in Gaza?
The required documents for renewing a trademark in Gaza are:
Power Of Attorney
Notarized, legalized at the Palestinian Embassy and send the original to our office in Gaza.
Copy of the trademark certificate
For the renewal we need a copy of the valid trademark certificate
What are important deadlines for trademark renewal in Gaza?
A Trademark in Gaza should be renewed every 7 years from the date of filing the trademark application, for the 1st renewal, and for 14 years from the 2nd renewal, from the filing date.
While a trademark lasts for 14 years from the filing date it can be renewed within the last 12 months of protection
Trademark renewals can be filed 6 months after the expiry date.
What happens if I forget to renew my trademark in Gaza?
Trademark renewals can be filed 6 months after the expiry date in a period called the grace period. So, if you forget to renew your mark before the expiration date, then you have a six-months grace period to renew the trademark. Renewing a trademark in the grace period yields penalty charges.
Local tips for trademark renewal in Gaza
Due to the situation in Gaza, it’s preferable to renew the trademark and pay all the fees on time.
For trademark renewals in Gaza - if the applicant’s name and/or address in the POA is different from that mentioned in the certificate of registration, a change of name and/or address application should be filed before filing the renewal application.
If we are not the agents that were responsible for registering the mark in Gaza, we must file a change of agent prior to filing the renewal application.
Service level guarantee for trademark renewal in Gaza
If you require approval from management, you can print this page and obtain approval. 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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