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Trademark Registration in Oman
Protect your brand name, logo, and business identity in Oman with professional trademark registration services. MakeMyCompany has handled 2,000+ trademark filings across Oman with 14 years of experience in intellectual property services.
What Is Trademark Registration in Oman?
A trademark is a unique sign, word, logo, or symbol that identifies your business and distinguishes your products or services from competitors. In Oman, trademarks are registered with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) under the Trademark Law.
Many business owners believe that having a commercial registration (CR) automatically protects their brand name. This is not true. Commercial registration only allows you to operate a business legally. It does not give you exclusive rights to use your brand name or logo. Without trademark registration, anyone can use a similar name or logo for their business, even in the same industry.
Trademark registration gives you legal ownership of your brand identity and the right to take action against anyone who copies or misuses it.
Why Trademark Registration Is Important for Businesses in Oman
Trademark registration provides legal ownership and exclusive rights to your brand identity. Without it, protecting your business name and reputation becomes difficult and costly.
Legal Protection for Your Brand
Once your trademark is registered, you have legal proof of ownership. If another business uses your name, logo, or a confusingly similar mark, you can take legal action to stop them. Without registration, proving ownership and protecting your brand becomes difficult and expensive.
Exclusive Ownership Rights
Trademark registration gives you exclusive rights to use your brand name or logo in Oman for the registered classes of goods or services. No other business can register or use an identical or similar mark in those categories. This protects your market position and prevents customer confusion.
Protection Against Copycats and Infringement
In competitive markets, brand copying is standard. Competitors may intentionally use similar names or logos to benefit from your reputation. A registered trademark allows you to file complaints with authorities, demand removal of infringing content, and pursue legal remedies, including damages.
Support for Business Growth and Expansion
A registered trademark adds credibility to your business. It becomes a valuable asset that can be licensed, franchised, or sold. When expanding to new markets or seeking investors, a registered trademark demonstrates that you take your brand seriously and have protected your intellectual property.
Who Should Register a Trademark in Oman?
Any business with a unique brand identity should consider trademark registration. This includes local companies, foreign investors, startups, and online businesses operating in Oman.
Oman-Based Companies
Any business operating in Oman with a unique brand name, logo, or product name should register a trademark. This includes retail stores, service providers, manufacturers, restaurants, and professional firms. If your business identity has value and you want to prevent others from using it, registration is essential.
Foreign Companies Operating in Oman
Foreign businesses entering the Oman market should register their trademarks locally to ensure protection. International trademark registration in your home country does not automatically protect you in Oman. You need a separate Oman trademark registration or an international extension through the Madrid Protocol.
Startups and New Brands
Startups should register their trademarks early, ideally before launching publicly. Once you build brand recognition, copying becomes more likely. Early registration ensures your brand is protected from the start and prevents costly conflicts with existing trademarks later.
Ecommerce and Online Businesses
Online sellers on platforms like Amazon, Noon, and Instagram stores need trademark protection. A registered trademark helps you remove counterfeit listings, protect your brand on social media, prevent domain name disputes, and establish credibility with customers.
Trademark Registration Process in Oman
The trademark registration process in Oman involves several stages from initial search to certificate issuance. Understanding each step helps you prepare properly and avoid common delays.
Trademark Search and Availability Check
Before filing a trademark application, we conduct a comprehensive search in the MoCIIP trademark database. This search identifies existing trademarks that may conflict with your proposed mark. The search covers identical and similar trademarks in the same or related classes.
A proper search reduces the risk of rejection due to similarity with existing marks. It also prevents wasting time and money on applications that will likely fail. We review search results, assess conflict risks, and advise whether your trademark is likely to be accepted or if modifications are needed.
Application Filing and Class Selection
Trademarks in Oman are registered according to the Nice Classification system, which divides goods and services into 45 classes. Selecting the correct class is critical. Filing in the wrong class means your trademark will not protect the products or services you actually offer.
We help you identify the appropriate classes based on your business activities. Each class requires a separate application and separate fees. We prepare detailed descriptions of goods or services, ensure they match official classification standards, and obtain your approval before filing.
Applications are filed directly with MoCIIP. We submit all required forms, documentation, trademark representations (logo files if applicable), and power of attorney.
Examination by Authorities
After filing, MoCIIP examines the application to verify that it meets legal requirements. The examination checks for conflicts with existing trademarks, whether the mark is distinctive enough to be registered, correct classification and descriptions, and proper documentation.
If the examiner finds issues, they issue an office action or objection. Common objections include similarity with existing marks, descriptive or generic terms, or documentation errors. We handle all office actions, prepare responses, provide clarifications or evidence, and communicate with authorities on your behalf.
Publication and Opposition Period
If the application passes examination, the trademark is published in the Official Gazette. Publication allows third parties to oppose the registration if they believe it conflicts with their rights. The opposition period typically lasts 90 days.
If no opposition is filed, or if opposition is resolved in your favour, the application moves to the final approval stage. If someone files an opposition, we represent you in the proceedings, submit counterarguments and evidence, and work to overcome the challenge.
Trademark Certificate Issuance
Once all requirements are met and no valid opposition exists, MoCIIP issues the trademark registration certificate. This certificate confirms your exclusive rights to use the trademark in Oman for the registered classes. The registration is valid for 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed indefinitely.
How Long Does Trademark Registration Take in Oman?
The typical timeline for trademark registration in Oman is 8 to 12 months from filing to certificate issuance. This assumes no objections, office actions, or oppositions during the process.
If the application receives an office action, responding and waiting for re-examination adds 2 to 4 months. If an opposition is filed, resolution can take 6 to 12 months or longer, depending on the complexity of the case.
Delays can also occur due to incomplete documentation, incorrect classifications, peak filing periods at MoCIIP, or administrative backlogs. Working with experienced trademark professionals helps avoid common errors that cause delays.
Documents Required for Trademark Registration in Oman
For Individual Applicants
Individual applicants need a clear copy of their passport, civil ID (if Omani resident), a signed power of attorney authorizing us to file on their behalf, and high-resolution logo files if registering a logo trademark.
For Company Applicants
Company applicants require a copy of the commercial registration, company formation documents (for Oman companies), certificate of incorporation (for foreign companies), authorized signatory identification, and a signed power of attorney.
Power of Attorney and Attestation
A power of attorney must be signed by the applicant or an authorized company representative. For foreign applicants, the power of attorney often requires notarization in the home country and attestation by the Oman embassy or consulate, or legalization through apostille if the government is part of the Hague Convention.
We guide you through the documentation process and advise on specific attestation requirements based on your location.
Trademark Classes and Classification in Oman
What Are Trademark Classes?
The Nice Classification system divides trademarks into 45 classes: Classes 1-34 cover goods (products), and Classes 35-45 cover services. Each class represents a different category of products or services. For example, Class 25 covers clothing and footwear, Class 35 covers retail and business services, and Class 43 covers restaurant and hospitality services.
Single-Class vs Multi-Class Filing
You can file a trademark in one class or multiple classes, depending on your business activities. Each class requires a separate application and separate fees. Filing in numerous classes provides broader protection but increases costs.
Many businesses start by protecting their core business activities and add additional classes as they expand. For example, a restaurant might initially register in Class 43 (restaurant services) and later add Class 29 or 30 if they start selling packaged food products.
Choosing the Correct Class
Choosing the wrong class is one of the most common mistakes in trademark applications. Filing in the incorrect class means your trademark will not protect your actual business activities. If you file a clothing brand in Class 35 (retail services) instead of Class 25 (clothing products), your trademark does not protect the clothing itself.
We review your business activities, identify all relevant classes, explain what each class covers, and ensure applications are filed in the correct categories. This prevents gaps in protection and reduces the risk of rejection.
Common Reasons Trademark Applications Get Rejected in Oman
Similarity With Existing Trademarks
The most common reason for rejection is conflict with an existing registered or pending trademark. If your mark is identical or confusingly similar to an existing mark in the same or related classes, the application will be refused. This is why a thorough pre-filing search is essential.
Descriptive or Generic Names
Trademarks that simply describe the product or service cannot be registered. For example, “Fresh Juice” for a juice company or “Fast Delivery” for a courier service are too descriptive. Generic terms that are commonly used in an industry also cannot be trademarked. The trademark must be distinctive and capable of identifying your specific business.
Incorrect Class or Description
Missing documents, unsigned power of attorney, improper attestation, or unclear logo files cause delays and rejections. Foreign applicants often face issues with power of attorney legalization. Ensuring all documentation is complete and properly executed before filing avoids these problems.
Trademark Registration Cost in Oman
Trademark registration costs depend on several factors. The number of classes is the primary cost driver, each class requires separate government fees and processing. Logo trademarks are generally more expensive than word marks due to additional representation requirements. Foreign applicants may incur extra costs for power of attorney attestation and notarization. If objections or oppositions arise, additional fees apply for handling responses and legal proceedings.
Professional Fee Structure
Our professional fees cover trademark search and availability assessment, application preparation and filing, classification and description development, communication with MoCIIP, handling office actions and objections, status updates throughout the process, and certificate collection and delivery.
We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees. You receive a detailed breakdown showing professional fees, government fees per class, and any additional costs based on your specific requirements.
Why Cheap Filing Often Leads to Rejection
Some service providers offer very low trademark filing fees. These cheap services often skip the pre-filing search, file in incorrect classes, use generic descriptions, provide poor quality logo files, or do not respond properly to objections.
A rejected application means you lose the filing fees and must start over. Proper trademark filing requires legal knowledge, classification expertise, and experience with MoCIIP procedures. Investing in professional service from the start saves time, money, and protects your brand effectively.
Why Choose MakeMyCompany for Trademark Registration in Oman?
14 Years of IP Experience
We have been providing intellectual property and trademark services in Oman for over 14 years. Our team includes licensed trademark agents and IP consultants with extensive experience in Oman trademark law, MoCIIP procedures, and handling complex trademark matters.
2,000+ Trademark Filings in Oman
We have successfully filed and registered more than 2,000 trademarks for clients across various industries. This experience includes word marks and logo trademarks, Arabic and English trademarks, single-class and multi-class applications, handling objections and oppositions, and trademark renewals and assignments.
Our track record demonstrates our capability to handle trademark registrations efficiently and effectively.
Direct Local Handling
We operate directly from our office in Muttrah, Muscat. We are not foreign agents working through intermediaries. Our team works directly with MoCIIP, has face-to-face access to trademark examiners when needed, and handles all filings and follow-ups locally.
This direct presence ensures faster processing, better communication with authorities, and more effective resolution of issues.
Clear Communication and Timelines
We keep clients informed throughout the trademark registration process. You receive regular updates on application status, immediate notification of office actions or objections, clear explanations of any issues and required actions, and realistic timelines based on current processing conditions.
Communication is available in English, Arabic, and Hindi via phone, WhatsApp, and email.
End-to-End Trademark Support
Our service covers the complete trademark lifecycle from pre-filing search and application preparation through registration, enforcement, renewals, and ownership changes. We remain available to assist with trademark matters years after registration.
This long-term support ensures your trademark remains protected and compliant throughout your business journey.
We are always ready to help you
Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional service and support for all your business needs. Whether you have questions, require guidance, or need immediate assistance, we are here for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trademark Registration in Oman
How long does trademark registration take in Oman?
Yes. Foreign individuals and companies can register trademarks in Oman without having an Oman commercial registration or physical office. You file as a foreign applicant through a licensed trademark agent.
How much does trademark registration cost in Oman?
Costs depend on the number of classes, whether you’re filing a word mark or logo, and whether you’re a local or foreign applicant. Professional fees typically range from OMR 300 to OMR 600 per class, including government fees. Contact us for a precise quote based on your requirements.
How long does trademark registration take?
The standard timeline is 8 to 12 months from filing to certificate issuance, assuming no objections or oppositions. If office actions or oppositions occur, the process may take 12 to 18 months or longer.
What is the difference between a word mark and a logo trademark?
A word mark protects the text or name itself in any font or style. A logo trademark protects the specific visual design including fonts, colors, graphics, and arrangement. Many businesses register both to ensure comprehensive protection.
Do I need to renew my trademark?
Yes. Trademark registration is valid for 10 years and must be renewed before expiration to maintain protection. Renewal can be done during the final year of validity or within a grace period after expiration.
Can someone else use my brand name if I only have a commercial registration?
Yes. Commercial registration does not provide exclusive brand protection. Anyone can register a company with a similar name in a different commercial registration category or location. Only trademark registration gives you exclusive legal rights to your brand name or logo.
What happens if someone opposes my trademark application?
If a third party files an opposition, you have the right to respond and defend your application. We handle opposition proceedings by reviewing the grounds of opposition, preparing counterarguments and evidence, and representing you before MoCIIP. Many oppositions are resolved in favour of the applicant with a proper legal response.
Can I register a trademark in Arabic?
Yes. You can register trademarks in Arabic, English, or both. Many businesses in Oman register their brand in both languages for comprehensive protection. Each language version requires separate filing and fees.
Start Your Trademark Registration in Oman
Protect your brand with professional trademark registration services from MakeMyCompany. Our team of experienced IP consultants will guide you through the complete process from search to certificate.
Get started with a free consultation to discuss your trademark needs. We’ll review your brand, conduct a preliminary availability check, explain the registration process and timeline, and provide a transparent cost estimate.
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Phone: +968 79646432
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