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Trademark Registration Kuwait 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide

ByMofeda =Mohammed Updated
ByMofeda =Mohammed Updated

Commencing various types of commercial and investment activities in the State of Kuwait requires several procedures, including obtaining permits and approval from relevant authorities. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Kuwait has made it possible to register and document a trademark electronically through the Ministry’s e-services portal.

Trademark Registration Kuwait

You can register Trademark in Kuwait by following these simple steps:

  • Go to Automated Trademark Registration Services Pages “from here“.
  • Click on “Trademark Registration” icon.
  • Click on “Request Service” icon.

Trademark Registration Kuwait steps

  • Register data for a trademark application (owner information, owner contact information, trademark information and details, and attachments proving ownership of the trademark to be registered).
  • Upload the required data and documents.
  • Pay the trademark registration application fee using a KNET card.
  • Track the application status via the Ministry’s e-portal.

Trademark Registration Kuwait Conditions

You can find out Trademark Registration Kuwait Conditions by the following table:

Transaction Requirements
Trademark registration and issuance of certificate
  • Fees must be paid after (60) days from the date of publication (in the absence of opposition).
  • Payment must be made within (30) days from the end of publication.
  • Must have an identity application.
  • Must be the owner of the trademark or his representative.
  • If the applicant for registration is a foreigner, he must have a local agent.
Registration of a collective mark, control marks, marks of public benefit bodies or professional institutions
  • Must have an identity application.
  • Must be the owner of the mark or his representative.
  • Set (system) of terms of use of the mark for persons permitted to use the mark.
Appeal against a decision to refuse to register a trademark or suspend it on a condition
  • The trademark owner or his representative must have an identity application.
  • If the applicant for registration is a foreigner, he must have a local agent.
  • Making a grievance within (30) days from the date of rejection of the trademark registration.
Objection to acceptance of trademark registration
  • The trademark owner or his representative must have an identity application.
  • If the applicant for registration is a foreigner, he must have a local agent.
  • Pay the fees within (30) days from the date of the opposition decision.
Request to cancel the registration of a trademark from the owner
  • A letter from the trademark owner requesting the cancellation of the trademark or a court ruling to cancel the trademark.
Registering a trademark registration agent in the agents’ register
  • The agent must have a license to practice intellectual property or law.
Request to cancel registration if submitted by the owner of the drawing or model or his agent
  • The owner of the industrial model or drawing or his representative must have the My Identity application.
  • Pay the renewal fees for the industrial model or drawing application through the collection services.

Documents required for trademark registration in Kuwait

By the following table you can find out document required to register a Trademark in Kuwait:

Transaction Documents
Trademark registration and issuance of certificate No documents required
Registration of a collective mark, control marks, marks of public benefit bodies or professional institutions
  • Decision to establish the entity for which a trademark is to be registered.
Appeal against a decision to refuse to register a trademark or suspend it on a condition
  • Grievance document in the objections and grievances service.
Objection to acceptance of trademark registration
  • The opposition document in the service of oppositions and grievances by the opponent within the publication period of (60) days.
  • A document responding to the opposition by the opponent within (30) days of the objection.
  • A document of dismissal by the competent employee within (30) days of receiving the response to the opposition.
Request to cancel the registration of a trademark from the owner
  • A letter from the trademark owner requesting the cancellation of the trademark or a court ruling to cancel the trademark.
Registering a trademark registration agent in the agents’ register
  • License to practice intellectual property or law.
Request to cancel registration if submitted by the owner of the drawing or model or his agent No documents required

Kuwait Trademark Registration Fees

You can find out Kuwait Trademark registration fees by the following table:

Transaction Fees
Trademark registration and issuance of certificate 240 Kuwaiti Dinars
Registration of a collective mark, control marks, marks of public benefit bodies or professional institutions 95 Kuwaiti Dinars
Appeal against a decision to refuse to register a trademark or suspend it on a condition 45 Kuwaiti Dinars
Objection to acceptance of trademark registration 95 Kuwaiti Dinars
Request to cancel the registration of a trademark from the owner 10 Kuwaiti Dinars
Registering a trademark registration agent in the agents’ register 140 Kuwaiti Dinars
Request to cancel registration if submitted by the owner of the drawing or model or his agent 3 Kuwaiti Dinars

Kuwait Trademark Registration Link

You can register Trademark in Kuwait by going to the link: moci.gov.kw. You must complete the procedures for submitting a trademark registration application and then complete the payment process after obtaining approval.

Conclusion

Registering a trademark in Kuwait is easy through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s online services, as the Ministry provides all services related to registering, renewing, and licensing trademarks online to easily start commercial activities.

Questions & Answers

what documents required for trademark registration?

You have to provide filled application for trademark registration, 12 images of the trademark, Copy of the commercial license, Copy of the commercial register certificate, Copy of the authorization and Copy of the signature authorization

How much is a registered trademark?

The trademark filing fee is 45 dinars. Upon acceptance of the trademark, a publication fee of 25 dinars must be paid. However, if the opposition period expires (60 days from the publication date), an amount of 240 dinars must be paid to register the trademark certificate.

How do I do a registered trademark?

Access the trademark services on the Ministry of Commerce and Industry website and click on the trademark registration service.

How much does it cost to renew trademark in Kuwait?

The fees for renewing trademark in Kuwait are 310 KD.

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