Country: IRAQ
Strategic Hub:
Iraq is a key emerging market in the Middle East with significant long-term potential in energy, infrastructure, and consumer goods. Protecting intellectual property here is vital for global brands looking to secure a foothold in a rebuilding economy where brand loyalty and authenticity are highly valued.
Regulatory Body:
Trademark registration and protection are governed by the Trademark and Geographical Indications Law No. 21 of 1957, as amended by CPA Order No. 80 in 2004. The primary administrative authority is the Trademark Office within the Ministry of Industry and Minerals (for Federal Iraq), while the Kurdistan Region maintains its own administrative procedures.
International Standing:
Iraq is a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and a signatory to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. Crucially, Iraq is not a member of the Madrid Protocol as of early 2026. This means that international registrations cannot be extended to Iraq; Markone ensures protection exclusively through direct national filings with the local registry.
Member of PCT ?
YES
Can Convention priority be claimed ?
Yes-The Registrar may ask the applicant, within three months from the filing date, to provide an exact copy of the documentation related to the first application approved from the office in which it was filed.
Patent Search
YES
Novelty requirement
Worldwide
Deadline for filing supporting documents
Yes- 90 days
Does the invention specification have to be translated for filing
Yes, English with Arabic Translation.
Required Documents
1.A Power of Attorney duly legalized up to the Consulate of Iraq. It must be legalized and the legalization stamp must appear on the back of the power sheet itself, otherwise the registrar will reject the Power of Attorney. However, if your client cannot legalize it up to the Iraqi Consulate, kindly try to legalize it up to the Jordanian Consulate and we shall complete the legalization in Jordan at the cost of USD 285.
2. The name, address, occupation, and nationality of the applicant.
3. Eight copies of the summary of the invention in English with the Arabic translation.
4. Eight copies of the specifications and claims in English with the Arabic translation.
5. Eight sets of the drawings, if any.
Note: The Registrar of Patents may ask for a legalized copy of the corresponding foreign basic letters patent and/or a novelty search report.
Examination
As to form, novelty, inventiveness, and industrial applicability
Publication
Applications published after grant
Opposition
Any time after grant
Duration
A patent is valid for 20 years starting from the date of completing the application submitted to the Patent Office. Such validity is subject to the payment of the prescribed annual fees that are calculated from the date of completing the filing requirements.
Compulsory Licensing
If the owner of a patented invention in Iraq does not satisfy the stipulated working requirements within 3 years, as of the date of grant, or if the working of the invention ceases for 2 consecutive years, the patent will be subject to compulsory licensing under the provisions of the law.
Annuities
Back annuities are due upon grant; then due annually and calculated based on the submission date of the last supporting document
Assignment
1. A Power of Attorney duly legalized up to the Consulate of Iraq. It must be legalized and the legalization stamp must appear on the back of the power sheet itself, otherwise the registrar will reject the Power of Attorney. However, if your client cannot legalize it up to the Iraqi Consulate, kindly try to legalize it up to the Jordanian Consulate and we shall complete the legalization in Jordan at the cost of USD 285.
2. A duly legalized deed of assignment signed by the assignor and the assignee and two photo static copies of the same.
License
License agreement, legalized
Merger
Certificate of merger, legalized
Name / Address:
1. A Power of Attorney duly legalized up to the Consulate of Iraq. It must be legalized and the legalization stamp must appear on the back of the power sheet itself, otherwise the registrar will reject the Power of Attorney. However, if your client cannot legalize it up to the Iraqi Consulate, kindly try to legalize it up to the Jordanian Consulate and we shall complete the legalization in Jordan at the cost of USD 285.
2. A duly legalized certificate of change of name issued by the Chamber of Commerce or any competent authority.
A Power of Attorney duly legalized up to the Consulate of Iraq. It must be legalized and the legalization stamp must appear on the back of the power sheet itself, otherwise the registrar will reject the Power of Attorney. However, if your client cannot legalize it up to the Iraqi Consulate, kindly try to legalize it up to the Jordanian Consulate and we shall complete the legalization in Jordan at the cost of USD 285.
Trademark Search
Not Mandatory- Possible for word and device marks.
Trademark Filing
Single/Multi-Class Jurisdiction
Multiclass application with local sub-classification system
Can services be registered
YES
Can convention priority be claimed
YES
Is the international classification
Yes - 11th addition
Documentation and information required to file
Power of Attorney duly legalized up to the Consulate of Iraq. It must be legalized and the legalization stamp must appear on the back of the power sheet itself, otherwise the registrar will reject the Power of Attorney.
The name, address, nationality, and occupation of the applicant.
The classes and subclasses of the goods to be covered by the application. The wording of the list of goods to be protected must conform to the local classification, which is like the International Classification.
Ten prints of the trademark; a local requirement stipulates that Arabic transliteration should be shown above the Latin script.
Opposition period after publication
90 days
Validity
Renewal
Renewal due
The trademark will be re-filed with a validity extending for 10 years as of the expiry date of the registration.
Grace Period
It can also be requested during the grace period of six (6) months after expiration, upon payment of a late renewal fee.
Documents required to renew
Simple copy of the latest certificate of registration
Proof of use due
None due
Documents required to file proof of use
N/A
Assignment
Documentation and information required to file the recordal of assignment
Merger
Documentation and information required to file the recordal of Merger
License
Documentation and information required to file the recordal of License
Change of name or address
Documentation and information required to file the recordal of change of name or address
Certificate of change of name, legalized
Simple copy of latest certificate of registration
For change of address, no additional documents are required other than POA
Treaties and conventions
WIPO Convention, Brussels Convention, Trademark Law Treaty, Berne Convention, Paris Convention, Rome Convention, WIPO Copyright Treaty, WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty, Patent Cooperation Treaty, Madrid Protocol, Nice Agreement, Patent Law Treaty, Budapest Treaty, World Intellectual Property Organization, World Trade Organization, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), GCC Patent Law.
Member of LOCARNO CLASSIFICATION
No
Can Convention priority be claimed:
Novelty Requirement
Patent search
Not possible
Deadline for filing supporting documents:
Copies of the short description of the design and a simple copy of the priority document must be submitted at the time of filing, all remaining items may be submitted within 6 months of filing
Multiple designs
Admissible
Required Documents:
1. A Power of Attorney duly legalized up to the Consulate of Iraq. It must be legalized and the legalization stamp must appear on the back of the power sheet itself, otherwise the registrar will reject the Power of Attorney. However, if your client cannot legalize it up to the Iraqi Consulate, kindly try to legalize it up to the Jordanian Consulate and we shall complete the legalization in Jordan at the cost of USD 285.
2. The name, address, nationality, and occupation of the applicant.
3. Eight copies of the short description of the design.
4. Eight copies of the drawings or reproductions of the design.
5. Two miniature models of the design.
Publication
Opposition
Iraq No 1 month from publication date
Duration
A design registration is valid for 7 years.
Compulsory licensing.:
Annuities:
Annuities are to be paid to maintain the design registration. Renewal of a design registration is not provided for in the law.
Assignment:
1. A Power of Attorney duly legalized up to the Consulate of Iraq. It must be legalized and the legalization stamp must appear on the back of the power sheet itself, otherwise the registrar will reject the Power of Attorney. However, if your client cannot legalize it up to the Iraqi Consulate, kindly try to legalize it up to the Jordanian Consulate and we shall complete the legalization in Jordan at the cost of USD 285.
2. A duly legalized deed of assignment signed by the assignor and the assignee and two photo static copies of the same.
Merger:
Name / Address:
1. A Power of Attorney duly legalized up to the Consulate of Iraq. It must be legalized and the legalization stamp must appear on the back of the power sheet itself, otherwise the registrar will reject the Power of Attorney. However, if your client cannot legalize it up to the Iraqi Consulate, kindly try to legalize it up to the Jordanian Consulate and we shall complete the legalization in Jordan at the cost of USD 285.
2. A duly legalized certificate of change of name issued by the Chamber of Commerce or any competent authority.
A Power of Attorney duly legalized up to the Consulate of Iraq. It must be legalized and the legalization stamp must appear on the back of the power sheet itself, otherwise the registrar will reject the Power of Attorney. However, if your client cannot legalize it up to the Iraqi Consulate, kindly try to legalize it up to the Jordanian Consulate and we shall complete the legalization in Jordan at the cost of USD 285.
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