Trademark registration in Oman

How trademark registration works in Oman

Trademarks are registered with the intellectual property department of MOCIIP under Oman's industrial property law and the GCC trademark framework. Protection is territorial: an Omani registration protects your mark in Oman only.

Step by step

1. Clearance search. We check the register for identical or similar marks in your classes.
2. Filing. We file the application covering your goods and services, using the Nice Classification (one application per class).
3. Examination. The office checks distinctiveness and conflicts with earlier marks, and may issue objections.
4. Publication. Accepted marks are published in the Official Gazette, opening a period for third-party opposition.
5. Registration. If there is no successful opposition, the registration fee is paid and the certificate is issued.

The whole process commonly takes several months, depending on objections and oppositions.

Protection and renewal

• Registration lasts 10 years from the filing date.
• It is renewable for further 10-year periods.
• Non-use for a continuous period can make a mark vulnerable to cancellation, so use it, and keep evidence that you do.

Documents needed

• Applicant details: company or individual
• A clear image of the mark, for word, logo or combined marks
• The list of goods and services and the classes
• A power of attorney, legalised as required
• Priority documents if you are claiming priority from an earlier foreign filing

Who needs trademark registration

Any company trading under a brand in Oman: retailers and e-commerce brands, restaurants and franchises, consultancies, manufacturers and distributors of foreign brands. Your trade name on the Commercial Registration does not give you trademark rights — only registration with the intellectual property department does.

Benefits of registering

Exclusive rights

You can stop others using the same or a confusingly similar mark for the same goods or services.

Customs enforcement

Registered owners can work with customs to act against counterfeit imports.

Franchising and licensing

A registered mark can be licensed to franchisees and distributors and supports commercial agency registrations.

Marketplace and domain disputes

Registration strengthens takedown requests on online platforms and domain-name complaints.

Timeline

Costs

Costs depend on the number of classes and marks, any office actions, and the search. Government fees are charged per class. We quote in writing before filing.

Why MakeMyCompany

We search before you file, choose the right classes, prepare and file the application, respond to objections and track renewal dates. Read how to check trademark availability and how to register a trademark in Oman.

Frequently asked questions

How long does trademark registration take in Oman?

Usually several months from filing to certificate, longer if objections or oppositions arise.

How long does a trademark last in Oman?

Ten years from the filing date, renewable indefinitely for further 10-year periods.

Does a trade name registration protect my brand?

Not fully. Your trade name on the Commercial Registration is separate from trademark rights. Register the brand as a trademark to protect it in the market.

Can I register a trademark before forming my company?

Yes. An individual or an overseas company can apply. Ownership can later be assigned to the Omani company if needed.

Can I register a trademark before my company is formed?

Yes. Individuals and foreign companies can file, and the mark can later be assigned or licensed to your Omani company.

Do I need separate trademarks for Arabic and English names?

If you use both, it is usually wise to protect both versions, or a combined mark, in the relevant classes.

How long does trademark registration take in Oman?

Usually several months from filing to certificate, including examination and the publication and opposition period.

How long does a trademark last in Oman?

Protection lasts ten years from the filing date and can be renewed for further ten-year periods.

Can I register a logo and a word mark together?

You can file a combined mark, or file the word and the logo separately for broader protection.