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2. The official language is Arabic.
3. Domestic trademark applications are classified according to the International Nice Classification, but applications for Class 32 and 33 alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are not accepted, and applications for multiple classes of one trademark are also not accepted.
4. When transferring a trademark in Yemen, it is necessary to notarize and authenticate the transfer agreement and the power of attorney of the transferee.
Yemen is a contracting party to international intellectual property treaties such as the TRIPs Agreement, WIPO Convention, and Paris Convention, and has not yet joined the Madrid Agreement or Madrid Protocol. Therefore, trademark registration can only be processed through "single country registration".
The trademark registration in Yemen is valid for 10 years, starting from the date of application; Renewal can be processed within 6 months before the expiration date, with a grace period of 12 months; The renewal is valid for 10 years. The application for renewal can be submitted within 12 months before the expiration date, or within a grace period of 6 months after the expiration date, but a penalty must be paid.
Applying for a trademark does not require providing evidence of use. After the trademark has been registered for 5 years, anyone can file for revocation of the trademark. If no evidence of use can be provided at that time, the trademark will be invalidated due to revocation.
If the applicant does not reside in Yemen, they must entrust a specialized agent in their home country to handle the matter. The basic materials required for trademark registration in Yemen (Sana'a) and Yemen (Aden) are:
1. Trademark design;
2. Specific product/service items;
3. Name and address of the applicant;
4. Power of attorney for notarization and authentication;
5. Notarized and authenticated business license;
6. If priority is declared, proof of priority and corresponding Arabic translation must be provided.
After investigation, if there is no similarity with the prior trademark, the trademark applicant may submit an application to the Yemen Industrial Property Office on their own or by entrusting an agency;
The examiner conducts a legality review of the submitted application documents, trademark designs, power of attorney, and other related documents; Those who meet the requirements will be granted the application date and application number;
After formal examination, the examiner examines the distinctiveness of the trademark itself, whether it complies with legal provisions, and whether it conflicts with prior rights;
After the trademark is reviewed, the applicant will be informed that the trademark application has been accepted and published in the trademark announcement. Anyone can raise objections within the 3-month announcement period, stating reasons and submitting relevant evidence;
Trademarks that have been ruled to be eligible for registration after opposition, or trademarks that have been published without opposition, will be granted registration and a registration certificate will be issued.
