4 Registration of Trademarks

A trademark's registration is effective for a period of ten years from the date of filling the application form and may be renewed for similar periods.

Effective June 16, 2003 the Trademark Office adopted the 8^th edition of international classification of goods and services.

According to Islamic codes, alcoholic beverages which are included in class 33, "beer, ale and porter" in class 32 and all trademarks comprising portraits of "Women" in any form, are prohibited for registration and renewal in Iran.

Requirements for filing a trademark application in Iran are:

1. The full name and address of the applicant.
2. List of goods and/or services and related classes.
3. A sample of the mark. For three-dimensional marks the applicant must provide sufficient dimensions of the mark to be clearly represented.
4. A power of attorney certified and legalized by the Iranian Consulate.
5. Certified copy of home or abroad registration or application.