TRADE MARK REGISTRATION

The international classification of goods and services is followed in Kuwait but it has not yet adopted the 8th Edition of Classification of goods and services. In accordance with Islamic mores the Trademark Law of Kuwait has no provision for the protection of trademarks covering alcoholic drinks and pork meat. Mark having no distinctive features or marks consisting of the usual denomination, description or representation of the product concerned, expressions, designs or marks that are contrary to the public order or morality, representation or imitation of public emblems, flags or banners pertaining to the state, or public offices like U.N.O or Red -cross, mark identical to the religious emblem, geographical names if their use is prone to create confusion to the origin of the goods or services thereof are not protected..

Separate application should be filed distinguishing each class of goods and services. Registration can be obtained only strictly according to the general wording on the basic registration and class headings will b based on the Basic Registration. Colour marks and distribution of colours must be specified in the same manner as it is specified in the basic registration. List of goods to register should be in accordance with the basic registration, no deviation is acceptable.

Any foreign documents attached to the application should be accompanied with English translation, must be translated to Arabic and should be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign affairs as well as the Ministry of Justice in Kuwait.

Requirements of Trademark Applications

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