Trademark Registration in Saudi Arabia
Overview of Trademark Protection in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) is responsible for overseeing trademark registrations in Saudi Arabia, granting exclusive rights nationwide with a single application. A national trademark in Saudi Arabia offers strong legal protection, ensuring your brand is fully safeguarded against infringement and giving you exclusive control over its use across the entire country.
With Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading economy in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and a key market in the Middle East, securing a trademark not only protects your intellectual property locally but also supports potential regional expansion. The strong legal framework and business-friendly environment make Saudi Arabia an ideal market for companies looking to safeguard their brands and compete in the broader Gulf and Middle Eastern regions.
Aspect
Details
Official Trademark Office
Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP)
Relevant Law
The GCC Trademark Law
Countries Covered
Saudi Arabia
Registration Period
10 years (renewable), according to the Hijri calendar (approximately 9 years and 8 months according to the Gregorian calendar)
Renewal Requirement
Every 10 years, according to the Hijri calendar (approximately 9 years and 8 months according to the Gregorian calendar)
Trademark Examination
The application process includes a classification, and formalities check alongside an examination on both absolute and relative grounds. The absolute grounds assessment primarily evaluates whether the mark is distinctive enough to differentiate your goods and/or services from those of others.
Additionally, under relative grounds, the SAIP will assess whether your mark is likely to deceive, cause confusion, or conflict with any identical or similar prior registrations.
Opposition Period
60 days after publication
Use Requirement
Must be used within 5 years of registration to maintain validity
Average Registration Time
12 months if no refusals or objections occur
Unique Aspects
– Saudi Arabia is a member of the International MADRID Trademark System (WIPO).
– Saudi Arabia follows a single-class filing system
– Protection cannot be obtained certain goods such as alcoholic goods and pork products, or the related retail services
Fixed registration prices. No surprises.
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The National Registration fee, starts at:
Basis fee Saudi Arabia
EUR 3500
Additional class
EUR 2500
Trademark registration prices are per trademark and always include the local official authority fee and Trademarkhost services like…
- Identical check
- trademark assessment
- Risk analysis
- Strategy advice
- Classification analysis and specification
- Filling of Applications up to and including registration
- Certificate of registration
- First advice refusal and/or opposition
VAT: For EU members all prices are exclusive of VAT.
Aprox. Prices: These are indicative, non-binding, starting prices and the final cost may vary depending on your specific situation, including the number of classes, and any changes to official fees set by the relevant government authority.
International Registration system: If you are considering using the Madrid International Trademark System, please note that costs per country are typically lower compared to filing directly through national procedures. We’re happy to check whether this option is suitable for your specific case — just get in touch with us for a tailored quote.
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