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Trademark Registration in Kuwait 2025: A Detailed Guide

ByKhaledUpdated5 April 2025 - 8:19am

Trademark Registration service is available in Kuwait through the automated services portal for registering trademarks launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry specifically for this purpose. Through this portal, many other related transactions can also be carried out, including trademark cancellation services.

Table Of Content

1 Trademark Registration steps in Kuwait
2 Trademark Registration Requirements in Kuwait
3 Trademark Registration documents in Kuwait
4 Trademark Registration fees in Kuwait
5 Link for Trademark Registration in Kuwait
6 Questions & Answers
7 References

Trademark Registration steps in Kuwait

To register a trademark in Kuwait, Here’s how you can do it: ^[1]

Step 1: Go to Automated Trademark Registration Services directly “from here“.
Step 2: Click on Trademark Registration service from the services list.

Trademark Registration steps in Kuwait

Step 3: Click on the Request Service icon.
Step 4: Create an account for the new user and then log in.
Step 5: Proceed to the trademark registration service.
Step 6: Continue adding data and uploading the required attachments.
Step 7: Submit the application when finished.

Trademark Registration Requirements in Kuwait

The following table shows Trademark Registration Requirements in Kuwait:

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.

Trademark Registration documents in Kuwait

The following table includes Trademark Registration documents 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

Trademark Registration fees in Kuwait

Below is a table showing Trademark Registration fees in Kuwait:

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

Link for Trademark Registration in Kuwait

You can go to the automated services system for registering trademarks on the website of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Commerce and Industry via the link trademark.moci.gov.kw directly to log in and then start benefiting from the Trademark Registration service.

Conclusion

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Commerce and Industry has been keen to provide the Trademark Registration service through its official website on the Internet. All requirements must be met and the fees due for this service must be paid in order to benefit from it.

Questions & Answers

Is Trademark Registration available online in Kuwait?

Yes, Trademark Registration is available online in Kuwait through the electronic system.

Is Trademark Registration free in Kuwait?

No, Trademark Registration is not free in Kuwait.

Who provides Trademark Registration in Kuwait?

The Trademark Registration service is provided in Kuwait by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Can a trademark be cancelled online in Kuwait?

Yes, a trademark can be cancelled online in Kuwait through the automated services system for registering trademarks.

Is trademark cancellation free in Kuwait?

No, trademark cancellation in Kuwait is not free.

How to Register Trademark in Kuwait?

You can register trademarks on the website of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

References

[1]moci.gov.kwAutomated Trademark Registration Services5 Apr 2025

Khaled

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