Trademark Registration in Egypt

Egypt is a member of the Madrid Protocol. Applications can be filed either through the Madrid Protocol or directly through a local attorney in the country. A power of attorney notarized and legalized by the consulate must be submitted. Ten specimens of the trademark to be registered must be submitted. The list of classes in which the trademark will be used must be submitted in Arabic. If priority is claimed and the priority document is in Arabic or English, it can be submitted right away. If it is not in Arabic or English, it must be submitted together with a notarized translation. A multi-class system is used, and the international Nice Classification applies. The term of protection for a trademark is 10 years. The trademark can be maintained indefinitely by renewal every 10 years. After examination, the trademark is published in the Official Gazette for 2 months. An opposition may be filed during this period. There is a 5-year use requirement. If the trademark is not used for 5 years, third parties may file a cancellation action against it. Renewal is required every 10 years.