Trademark Registration in Lebanon

Lebanon is not a member of the Madrid Protocol. Applications can be filed through a local attorney in the country. A power of attorney legalized by the consulate is required. A list of the classes applied for must be submitted. If priority is claimed, the priority document must be submitted within 3 months of the filing date. A multi-class system is used. However, in single-class applications, an additional official fee must be paid if the number of goods exceeds 12. The 10th edition of the international Nice Classification applies. The term of protection for a trademark is 15 years. The trademark can be maintained indefinitely by renewal every 15 years. There is no opposition system. There is no use requirement. Renewal is required every 15 years.