Trademark Registration in Yemen

Yemen is not a member of the Madrid Protocol. Applications can be filed through a local attorney in the country. A power of attorney notarized and legalized by the consulate must be provided. The trade registry gazette must also be provided, notarized and legalized by the consulate. 16 specimens of the trademark to be registered must be provided. A list of the classes in which the trademark will be used must be provided. A single-class application system is used. The international Nice Classification applies. Trademarks in Classes 32 and 33 (alcoholic beverages) cannot be registered. The term of protection is 10 years. The trademark can be used indefinitely by renewing it every 10 years. After examination, the trademark is published in the official bulletin for 3 months. Third parties may file oppositions during this period. A 5-year use requirement applies, counted from the registration date or the date of last use. If the trademark is not used for 5 years, third parties may bring an action for its cancellation. Renewal must be carried out every 10 years.