The short answer
A Jordanian trademark registration lasts 10 years from its registration date and can be renewed for further 10-year periods. If it is not renewed, it is treated as cancelled one year after the renewal due date, and a third party may apply for it a year after that. Anyone can file an objection within 3 months of publication, and a mark can be cancelled for 3 years of non-use.
Trademark deadlines in Jordan at a glance
These rules come from the Trademarks Law No. 33 of 1952, in the English text on WIPO Lex as amended up to Law No. 15 of 2008. Later changes and the implementing regulations can affect fees and forms, so we confirm the current rules with the Registrar before filing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How long does a trademark last? | 10 years from the registration date, renewable for 10-year periods (Article 20). |
| Which date does the term count from? | The registration date. Under Article 15 the mark is registered as from the date of the application, so for a normal filing the 10 years run from the filing date. |
| When can I renew? | The Registrar renews the registration on the owner's request (Article 21(1)). File before the renewal due date. The Law does not fix a longer advance window, so we diarise the date from the certificate. |
| Is there a grace period? | Yes, in effect. If the owner does not renew, the registration is treated as cancelled from the register after one year from the renewal due date, and a third party may apply for the mark one further year later. The former owner can re-apply at any time unless a third party has registered it (Article 21(2) and (3)). |
| Opposition period | Any person may file a written objection with the Registrar within 3 months from the publication of the application, or any other prescribed time. The Registrar sends the objection to the applicant, who must file a counter-statement or is treated as abandoning the application (Article 14). |
| Reply to an office action | The Registrar may refuse the application or accept it with conditions, and a refusal can be appealed to the High Court of Justice (Article 11(2) and (3)). If registration is not completed within 13 months of the application because of the applicant's default, the Registrar may treat the application as abandoned after written notice (Article 16). |
| Priority claim | Convention priority of 6 months from the filing date in the home country applies where Jordan has a reciprocal agreement or convention. The registration date is then treated as the foreign filing date (Article 40). |
| Non-use | Anyone interested can ask the Registrar to cancel a mark that its owner has not actually used continuously for 3 years before the request, unless the owner proves special trade circumstances or justifiable reasons. Use by an authorised third party counts as use, and the decision can be appealed to the High Court of Justice (Article 22). |
| Assignment | A trademark can be assigned or pledged with or without the business. The new owner must apply to enter title in the register, and an assignment cannot be invoked against third parties until it is recorded and published in the Official Gazette (Articles 19 and 23). |
Who can register a trademark in Jordan
Any person claiming to own a used or proposed trademark can apply in writing to the Registrar (Article 11). Nationals of countries with a reciprocal agreement or convention can also apply and claim priority (Article 40).
Representation. The Law does not state in the text we reviewed who may file for a foreign owner. We file through a Jordanian representative and confirm current Registry practice before submitting.
Trademark registration process in Jordan
Search
- Search the Registrar of Trademarks at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply (Jordan) records for identical or similar marks in your classes.
File the application
- File with the Registrar of Trademarks at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply (Jordan), through your Jordanian representative.
- Claim priority at filing if you filed abroad recently.
Examination
- The office examines the application and tells you in writing if there is a problem. We reply within the time set in the notice.
Publication and opposition
- An accepted application is published.
- After publication, anyone can object within 3 months. The applicant must answer with a counter-statement (Article 14).
Registration
- If there is no opposition, or it fails, the mark is registered and a certificate is issued.
Official fees are set by the Registrar of Trademarks at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply (Jordan) and change. We confirm the current fee for your classes before we quote, so the figure you see is the one that applies on the day.
Jordan trademark validity and renewal
- The term is 10 years from the registration date, which is the application date.
- Renew before the due date to keep the registration.
- If you miss it, the mark is treated as cancelled after one year, and a third party can apply a year later.
- Use the mark in Jordan so it is not open to non-use cancellation after 3 years.
Diarise the expiry date from the date stated on your certificate and renew early.
Assignment, licence and changes to a Jordanian trademark
Assignment
Change of ownership
Apply to enter title in the register. Until it is recorded and published, it cannot be invoked against third parties (Articles 19 and 23).
Name or address
Corrections and changes
The Registrar can correct or enter a change in the owner's name or address on request (Article 26).
Limitation
Strike off goods
The owner can ask to strike off goods or classes from the registration (Article 26).
Collective marks
Associations
A legal person can register a collective mark under Article 10.
Non-use and cancellation of a Jordanian trademark
Under Article 22, anyone interested can ask the Registrar to cancel a mark that has not been used continuously for 3 years before the request, unless the owner shows special circumstances in the trade or justifiable reasons. Use by a licensee counts. The Registrar hears both sides first and the decision can be appealed to the High Court of Justice.
Keep dated proof of use in Jordan: invoices, packaging, advertising and website pages that show the mark with the goods or services.
How to check a trademark in Jordan
Search the Trademarks Register kept by the Ministry, which the public may inspect (Article 3), and watch the Official Gazette for publications. The 3-month objection period runs from publication.
Sources used
- Trademarks Law No. 33 of 1952 (as amended up to Law No. 15 of 2008), English text on WIPO Lex: Articles 3, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 19 to 23, 26 and 40.
- Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply, Trademarks Registry, for the register, forms and fees.
Jordan trademark FAQ
How long does a trademark last in Jordan, and from when?
10 years from the registration date, renewable for 10-year periods (Article 20). It counts from the registration date, which is the application date (Articles 15 and 20).
When should I renew a Jordanian trademark, and is there a grace period?
The Registrar renews the registration on the owner's request (Article 21(1)). File before the renewal due date. The Law does not fix a longer advance window, so we diarise the date from the certificate.
What is the opposition period in Jordan?
Any person may file a written objection with the Registrar within 3 months from the publication of the application, or any other prescribed time. The Registrar sends the objection to the applicant, who must file a counter-statement or is treated as abandoning the application (Article 14).
How much does it cost to register a trademark in Jordan?
The official fee is set by the Registrar of Trademarks at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply (Jordan) and changes. We confirm the current fee for your classes and quote the full cost before filing.
Can a foreign company register a trademark in Jordan?
Foreign owners can apply where Jordan has a reciprocal agreement or convention (Article 40). We file through a Jordanian representative and confirm the current Registry practice first.
Can I assign a Jordanian trademark?
A trademark can be assigned or pledged with or without the business. The new owner must apply to enter title in the register, and an assignment cannot be invoked against third parties until it is recorded and published in the Official Gazette (Articles 19 and 23).
Can a Jordanian trademark be cancelled for non-use?
Anyone interested can ask the Registrar to cancel a mark that its owner has not actually used continuously for 3 years before the request, unless the owner proves special trade circumstances or justifiable reasons. Use by an authorised third party counts as use, and the decision can be appealed to the High Court of Justice (Article 22).
How can I check the status of a Jordanian trademark?
Use the Registrar of Trademarks at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply (Jordan) register and check the publication, registration and renewal dates.
Can I claim priority from my home country?
Convention priority of 6 months from the filing date in the home country applies where Jordan has a reciprocal agreement or convention. The registration date is then treated as the foreign filing date (Article 40).
How do I change the owner's name or address?
Record the change with the Registrar of Trademarks at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply (Jordan) so notices and renewal reminders reach the right address. Ask us for the current form.
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