The legal basis of Kuwait trademark is Decree-Law No.68 of 1980 (Trademarks). Kuwait is a member of the Paris Convention. Kuwait adopts first-to-file basis for trademark protection. A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the date of application and could be renewed for 10 years before the expiry date.
Service |
Fees (USD) |
Word mark search (optional) |
360 |
Application (20 items) - Each class |
860 |
Registration |
1,150 |
* Each item in excess of 20 will be charged with an extra fee of USD10.
(1) | A Power of Attorney (to be provided by Kaizen) signed by the applicant and legalized up to Kuwait Consulate in applicant’s country. |
(2) | A duly completed trademark search/registration order form (to be provided by Kaizen). |
(3) | A soft copy of the trademark in JPEG format. |
(4) | A copy of identity proof of the applicant (passport for individuals and Business Registration Certificate/Certificate of Incorporation for companies). |
(5) | A certified copy of priority document when priority is claimed (extra charge will be charged for filing priority claim documents). |
(6) | A translation of the mark if it is not in Arabic Language, with an explanation of how it should be pronounced. |
(1) | Kaizen acknowledges the information including the specimens of mark, its goods/services and registration details, then provides the latest quotation, preliminary advice and classifies your goods/services; |
(2) | After the quotation has been confirmed, client will be required to complete our Trademark Search/ Registration Order Form and send it back to Kaizen by email, fax or post; |
(3) | Once receipt of the payment for pre-filing search, Kaizen will conduct the pre-filing search (if requested). The search report will be sent to client within 15 working days (based on the duration of the official search); |
(4) | Client could refer to our analysis and suggestion in the search report and decide whether to file the application. Kaizen will file trademark application to the Trade Marks and Patents Department of Kuwait upon receipt of your payment and instruction; |
(5) | The Trade Marks and Patents Department of Kuwait will conduct a search of the trademarks records to see if the same or similar trademark has already been registered or been applied for by another trader in the same or similar class. They will also see if the trademark satisfies the registration requirements laid down in the Decree-Law No.68 of 1980 (Trademarks). If the requirements for registration are not met, the Examiner will object to the mark; |
(6) | Once your trademark has been accepted for registration, it will be published on the Official Gazette (Al-Kuwait Al-Youm); |
(7) | If no objection by a third party, a registration certificate will be issued by the Trade Marks and Patents Department of Kuwait. We will review and send the certificate to you. |