Trademark Application in Egypt

Trademark Application in Egypt ®

Streamline your Egyptian trademark application process. Our professional team handles trademark submissions to the Egyptian Intellectual Property Office, selects goods and service categories, and manages responses to examination opinions. We provide transparent fee breakdowns and consultation services.

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Protect Your Brand in Egypt: Expert Trademark Registration

Navigate the Egyptian Trade Mark Office (ETMO) with confidence. Our end-to-end service manages your entire trademark application process efficiently.

1. Service Overview

Filing a trademark application with the Egyptian Trade Mark Office (ETMO) requires understanding of unique local requirements. Egypt operates under a "first-to-file" system with some protection for well-known marks. Our comprehensive service ensures your application meets ETMO standards, from proper classification to handling official communications in Arabic.

2. Key Advantages of Our Service

  • Strategic Pre-filing Search: We conduct comprehensive searches of ETMO database considering Arabic character similarities.

  • ✅ Egypt-Specific Classification:  Expert guidance on Egypt's unique goods/services classification system.

  • ✅ ETMO-Compliant Filing:  Native Arabic speakers handle all documentation and official communications.

  • ✅ Office Action Management:  Expert handling of provisional refusals and ETMO examiner's reports.

  • ✅ Madrid Protocol Expertise:  Professional handling of Egypt designations through international registration.

3. The Trademark Application Process in Egypt

The entire process from application to registration in Egypt typically takes 8-12 months for smooth applications.

The Trademark Application Process in Egypt

Egypt's trademark registration process involves several distinct stages with specific timing requirements.

1

Application Filing

We prepare and file your application with ETMO, securing your priority date. Electronic filing ensures immediate processing.

2

Formality Examination

ETMO examines application for formal requirements (1-2 months). We address any deficiencies promptly.

3

Substantive Examination

ETMO examines for distinctiveness and conflicts (6-8 months). We monitor and respond to office actions.

4

Publication & Opposition

Approved marks published in Trademark Gazette for 2-month opposition period.

5

Registration & Certificate

Registration completed within 30 days of fee payment. Certificate issued for 10-year protection.

  

4. Fee Structure for Egypt Trademark Application

Project Cost (USD) Details & Notes

first clas

490

Similar groups cannot exceed 22 groups

each additional class

450

Similar groups cannot exceed 22 groups

Official Source: Fees based on Egyptian Trade Mark Office official fee schedule. ETMO Fee Table

Special Offer: Limited-time special offer

5. What We Need From You

  • Trademark Representation: Clear image file for logo marks.

  • Applicant Information:  Legal name and address in English and native characters if possible.

Ready to Protect Your Brand in Egypt?

Enter the Egyptian market with confidence. Our experienced team navigates ETMO requirements seamlessly.