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Q . How long does it takes to register a trade mark in Egypt?

A.Normally , it takes 12 – 18 months before the application mature to registration , however in case of objection and conflict with other marks , it may take longer .

Q. When annuities are due for payment.

A. Annuities are due for payment in Egypt as from the second year following filing . Failure to pay the said annuities will lead to the abandonment of the subject application / patent.
It is possible to pay the due fees within six months from the actual due date.

Q. Is it obligatory to record an assignment or license agreement against registered trade mark?

A. According to trade mark Law, it is not obligatory to record an assignment or license , however, such assignment or license shall never be valid against third party except after recordal of same in the Register and publication of same in the Trade Mark Journal.

Q. Is it possible to effect and record an assignment of Trade mark without the business in respect of which the mark is used ?

A. Although according to TRIPS agreement, assignment can be made with or without the business in respect of which the mark is used, it is not possible yet to record an assignment without the business until the trade mark Law is amended.

Q. Is it possible to record license agreement against pending Trade Mark ?

A. It is not possible to record license agreement against pending trade mark since it could be rejected or cancelled for any reason, therefore, license can only be recorded against mature registration.