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Is there a time frame for the trademark registration approval?
The average time frame for the registration approval is 2 months, if no objections or oppositions arise.
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If I register my trademark in Lebanon, do I have protection in other territories?
The territorial limit of registration is the territory of Lebanon.
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Do I need to sign a Power of Attorney?
Yes, a power of attorney is necessary.
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Are there any benefits from a pre-filing use of the trademark?
Pre-filing use benefits include:
- may demonstrate acquired distinctiveness
- may help overcome an opposition on the ground of non-distinctiveness
- may be helpful to enforce rights in the mark
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Will there be problems in case I don’t use my trademark after registration?
Attack on the ground of non-use is not available.
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What are the types of trademark that can be registered in Lebanon?
- names
- words
- devices
- colours
- holograms
- slogans
- collective marks
- certification marks
- certain three-dimensional shapes
- trade dress/get-up
- service marks
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What are the phases of application after a trademark has been filed in Lebanon?
The order of the application process is as follows:
- Examination of the application base on:
- formalities
- classification
- clarity
- conflict with prior registration
- Registration
- Publication
- goods/services
- mark
- application number
- name of applicant
- application date
- address of applicant
- priority claim information
- representation of trademark
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What type of trademark is not registrable?
- marks contrary to moral standards or public order
- generic terms
- flags, names, or symbols of nations, states, regions or international organizations
- surnames
- geographic location names
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Does Lebanon use the "Nice Classification" system?
Lebanon only uses the Nice Classification System as a general guide.
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Does the Community Trademark apply for Lebanon?
Lebanon does not follow the European Union Trade Mark registration (formerly a Community Trade Mark registration).
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Is there any possibility to claim priority in Lebanon?
Applicants may claim priority if:
- the home country is a member of the Paris Convention
- the home application was filed six months earlier than the application filing date in Lebanon
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What do I need to do to satisfy the use requirement?
Attack on the ground of non-use is not available.
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Once my trademark has been registered, for how many years will be valid?
The initial term of a registration is 15 years calculated from the registration date.
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What will be the renewal date of my trademark?
The first renewal date of a registration is 15 years.
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Is it legal to use my trademark even if it is not yet registered?
It is legal to use an unregistered mark for any goods or services.