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Trademark registration in Jordan

To register a trademark in Jordan, file with the Industrial Property Protection Directorate (IPPD) of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply. Jordan is not a Madrid member: applicants based abroad file directly through a Jordanian lawyer or registered industrial property agent, one class per application, and publication is followed by a 3-month opposition period.

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Trademark registration in Jordan

Five questions first

Which route?Jordan is not a Madrid member, so you can only file directly with the IPPD through a Jordanian lawyer or registered agent; priority can be claimed from an earlier application filed within the last 6 months.Details ↓What do I need?Applicant details and company registration certificate, the mark and its meaning, specific goods for each class and an authenticated power of attorney; the application form and publication text are completed in Arabic and English.Details ↓How are official fees charged?Per class: JOD 100 filing, JOD 50 publication and JOD 300 for the registration certificate, paid in three stages. Service fees are quoted by the agent after you submit the order.Details ↓How long does it take?Statutory: a 3-month opposition period after publication. The ministry's published processing time for registration is 6–12 months; refusals or oppositions take longer.Details ↓What are the main risks?Similarity to earlier marks and descriptive wording are the most common problems; royal, national and religious symbols cannot be registered; failing to respond to a refusal within 1 month means withdrawal.Details ↓
Key facts

Trademarks in Jordan: key facts

OfficeIndustrial Property Protection Directorate (IPPD) of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply (MIT); the Registrar of Trademarks examines and decides. Website and search links: IP Toolbox.
LawTrademarks Law No. 33 of 1952 (amended several times, most recently by Law No. 15 of 2008) and Trademarks Regulation No. 1 of 1952 (as amended)
Madrid SystemNot a member; international registrations cannot designate Jordan, so applications are filed directly with the IPPD
Foreign applicantsMust file through a Jordanian lawyer or an industrial property agent registered with the IPPD; the power of attorney must be authenticated as required
One class per applicationApplications in different classes are treated as separate applications, each with its own fees
LanguageThe application form and publication text are completed in Arabic and English; the meaning of foreign wording must be stated, and the Registrar can require an accurate translation
PriorityCan be claimed within 6 months of the first filing in another Paris Convention country; the registration date is then the earlier filing date
Responding to a refusal (statutory)Request a hearing or amend within 1 month of a refusal or conditional acceptance, or the application is deemed withdrawn
Opposition (statutory)3 months from publication in the Official Gazette; the applicant must file a counter-statement within 1 month
Processing time (published by the office)The MIT service guide gives a processing time of 6–12 months for trademark registration
Term and renewal10 years from the registration date (the filing date), renewable for 10 years at a time; a mark not renewed 1 year after expiry is deemed removed from the register
Non-useAfter 3 consecutive years without actual use, an interested party can ask the Registrar to cancel the registration
Filing feesPer class: JOD 100 filing, JOD 50 publication and JOD 300 registration certificate (fee schedule in force since 16 May 2010)

Checked on 2026-10-06; general information only — the office's published rules and fees prevail.

Which route

Direct filing: whether to claim priority

Jordan is not a member of the Madrid System. Although Jordan's Trademarks Law contains provisions on Madrid international registrations, the law states that they take effect only 3 months after Jordan accedes to the Madrid Protocol, so international registrations cannot currently designate Jordan. The real choice is whether, when filing directly, you claim priority from an earlier application filed abroad.

ItemDirect filing (no priority claim)Claiming priority from an earlier application
PrerequisiteNone; use this route if you have no earlier application or it was filed more than 6 months agoFile in Jordan within 6 months of your first application, for goods within the scope of that application
Filing date and termThe date of filing with the IPPD is the registration date, and the 10-year term runs from itThe filing date of the earlier application is the registration date, and the 10-year term also runs from it
Extra stepsNoneState the country, date and number of the earlier application on the form and attach a copy of the priority document
RiskIf someone else files first in the gap between your home application and your Jordanian application, their filing blocks yoursThe term runs from the earlier filing date, so it expires sooner than with a direct filing and renewal falls due earlier
Best forYou have not yet filed at home, or your home application is more than 6 months oldYou filed at home less than 6 months ago and are worried about squatting in Jordan

Gulf states can be designated through Madrid and have different rules: see Trademark registration in the United Arab Emirates and Trademark registration in Saudi Arabia. Not sure? Run a free search first, then submit an order online; the agent will advise you based on the search results.

What to prepare

Documents checklist

For an application to the IPPD, prepare the following information and documents. Your agent completes the application form and publication text in the IPPD format; signed documents such as the power of attorney are provided after the order is accepted, following the agent's instructions.

Applicant

  • Name, nationality, type (company or other entity) and line of business (trader, importer, manufacturer, etc.)
  • Full address; the address for service in Jordan is provided by your agent
  • A copy of the company registration certificate showing the business scope and authorised signatories

The mark

  • Representation of the mark: one on the application form plus two additional copies
  • Composition of the mark: words, letters, numerals, devices, colours or a combination
  • Meaning of the mark and the words it contains (in Arabic or another language); the Registrar can require an accurate translation
  • Colour claims are made in the "special conditions" section, together with any disclaimer of generic or descriptive words

Goods and services

  • One Nice class per application, listing specific goods or services
  • Several classes are filed as separate applications, each with its own fees

Power of attorney and priority

  • Power of attorney: duly authenticated
  • Priority claims: country, date and number of the earlier application, and a copy of the priority document
  • Publication text: Arabic and English versions side by side, in four copies

For changes and assignments, the MIT service guide states that powers of attorney must be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice. Jordan is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille does not apply; follow your agent's instructions on notarising and authenticating the power of attorney. For assignments, transfer documents of foreign companies must also be authenticated.

How long

Process and timeline

Example: a direct application with no refusal and no opposition.

  1. Step 1

    Clearance search (recommended)

    Search for similar marks and settle the classes and goods; the IPPD also offers a trademark search for JOD 20 per search, which does not bind the Registrar

  2. Step 2

    Filing

    File through your agent (the IPPD has an electronic filing and payment system), pay the filing fee of JOD 100 per class and obtain the application number and filing date

  3. Step 3

    Examination

    Formalities and registrability are examined, with a search for marks similar in sound, use, class or appearance; after a refusal or request for amendment, request a hearing or amend within 1 month (statutory)

  4. Step 4

    Acceptance and publication

    After acceptance, pay the publication fee of JOD 50; the mark is published in the Official Gazette

  5. Step 5

    Opposition period

    3 months from publication (statutory)

  6. Step 6

    Registration fee and certificate

    With no opposition, pay the registration certificate fee of JOD 300 and receive the certificate; the registration date is backdated to the filing date

The "6–12 months" is the processing time published in the MIT service guide: a service standard published by the office, not a statistical average. The IPPD also notes that progress depends on application volumes. Refusals, hearings or oppositions take longer.

How to read the periods: "statutory" = set by law; "official statistics" = averages published by the office; "estimate" = typical cases. Actual timing varies.

How much

Official fees

Official fees are charged per class: applications in different classes are treated as separate applications, each paying its own fees. They are paid in three stages: the filing fee at filing, the publication fee after acceptance and the registration certificate fee after the opposition period. The table below shows the IPPD's current rates.

ItemChargedAmount
Paid on filing
Application fee (per class; one class per application)Per class100 JOD
Paid on registration
Publication fee (payable after acceptance, per class)Per class50 JOD
Registration certificate fee (payable after the opposition period, per class)Per class300 JOD
Keeping the registration
Renewal fee (10 years, publication included, per class)Per class380 JOD
Other
Collective mark application fee (per class)Per class200 JOD
Official trademark search (per mark)Per application20 JOD
Request for a hearing (response to an objection)Per application20 JOD
Recordal of assignment, licence or pledge (per mark)Per application100 JOD
Change of name, address or other register entry (per mark)Per application25 JOD
Publication fee for an assignment or change (per mark)Per application50 JOD

Source: Industrial Property Protection Directorate (IPPD), Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply, Trademark fee schedule; Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply (MIT), Services Guide: Trademark Registration; Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply (MIT), Services Guide: Renewal of trademarks and patents; Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply (MIT), Services Guide: Inquiry of a trademark; Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply (MIT), Services Guide: Trademark ownership transfer · current fees in force since 2010-05-16 · checked on 2026-10-07 · The Bank of China publishes no rate for this currency, so fees are shown in the original currency only

Official fees are as published by the office; the service fee is quoted by an agent after you submit, and you pay only after accepting the quote.

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Example: to register a mark in 2 classes, you file 2 applications. At filing you pay 2 × JOD 100 = JOD 200; after acceptance, 2 × JOD 50 = JOD 100 in publication fees; then 2 × JOD 300 = JOD 600 for the registration certificates: JOD 900 in total. According to the MIT service guide, filing a power of attorney costs a further JOD 2 (specific power of attorney) or JOD 5 (general power of attorney).

Other common official fees: collective mark application, JOD 200 per class; opposition, JOD 500; hearing request, JOD 20; request to cancel a registration, JOD 500.

Service fees, including the Jordanian local agent's fee, are quoted by the agent after you submit the order; you pay only after accepting the quote.

Watch out

Rules specific to Jordan and common refusals

These are common grounds for refusal in Jordanian examination, along with Jordan-specific rules that are easy to overlook.

Royal and national symbols (Article 8(1)–(5))

Signs resembling the King's emblems or royal coats of arms, the word "royal" and words or devices suggesting royal patronage cannot be registered; nor can Jordanian government emblems, the national flag, military flags or decorations. Marks containing words such as patented, registered or copyright are also prohibited.

Religion and Arab and Islamic historical values (Article 8(6), (8) and (12))

Signs identical or similar to symbols of purely religious significance cannot be registered; signs that offend Arab and Islamic historical values, are contrary to public order or morality, or mislead the public are also refused. The meaning of foreign wording must be stated, and an improper meaning also leads to refusal.

Descriptive words, place names and surnames (Article 8(7))

Words directly describing the kind or quality of the goods, and words whose ordinary meaning is a place name or surname, cannot be registered unless presented in a special way or distinctive through use. IPPD practice guidance says descriptive words in a plain font or with a single colour are still not distinctive enough.

Similarity to earlier marks (Article 8(10) and (12))

A mark identical or similar to someone else's registered mark for the same or similar goods, if likely to mislead, is refused; reproductions, imitations and translations of well-known marks cannot be registered either. The IPPD compares sound, use, class and appearance, so a clearance search before filing greatly reduces this risk.

No response within 1 month of a refusal means withdrawal

After a refusal or conditional acceptance by the Registrar, the applicant must request a hearing or make the required amendments within 1 month, or the application is deemed withdrawn. Notices are posted to the address on the application form, so it must be complete and accurate.

Unregistered marks cannot be enforced (Article 33)

A mark not registered in Jordan cannot be the basis of an infringement claim for damages. If someone else files your mark, you can oppose during the opposition period; once it is registered, you can request cancellation on grounds such as misleading the public, similarity or well-known mark protection, provided your mark is registered abroad. Filing early is the safest option.

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Keeping the registration

A Jordanian registration lasts 10 years from the registration date (the filing date, or the earlier filing date where priority is claimed) and can be renewed indefinitely, 10 years at a time.

WhenWhat to doOfficial fee (per class)
Around expiryFile the renewal; the renewal is published in the Official GazetteJOD 380 (including the publication fee)
1 year after expiry without renewalThe mark is deemed removed from the register; the former owner can file again (if no one else has registered it), while others must wait a further year before filing—
Any timeRecord an assignment (signed by both parties before the Registrar; documents from abroad must be authenticated)JOD 100, plus a JOD 50 publication fee
Any timeRecord a licence or pledgeJOD 100
Any timeChange of name or addressJOD 25, plus a JOD 50 publication fee
Throughout the registrationUse the mark and keep evidence of use (3 consecutive years of non-use can lead to cancellation)—

Under Regulation No. 99 of 2021 on border measures for intellectual property, Jordanian customs can suspend clearance of and detain goods infringing a trademark, and the owner must sue within 8 working days of notification; the owner can also apply directly to the court to suspend clearance. E-commerce brand registries usually also require a registered or pending trademark.

FAQ

Trademark registration in Jordan

How much does a Jordanian trademark cost?

Official fees are charged per class: JOD 100 filing, JOD 50 publication and JOD 300 for the registration certificate, JOD 450 per class in total, paid in three stages; filing a power of attorney costs a further JOD 2 or JOD 5. Service fees, including the local agent's fee, are quoted by the agent after you submit the order; you pay only after accepting the quote.

How long does trademark registration in Jordan take?

Statutory deadlines: the opposition period is 3 months from publication, and a refusal must be answered within 1 month. The MIT service guide gives a processing time of 6–12 months for registration; this is a service standard published by the office, not a statistical average, and refusals, hearings or oppositions take longer.

Can I designate Jordan through the Madrid System?

No. Jordan is not on the list of Madrid Protocol members published by the World Intellectual Property Organization. Jordan's Trademarks Law does contain provisions on Madrid international registrations, but they take effect only 3 months after Jordan accedes to the Protocol. For now, you can only file directly with the IPPD.

Can one Jordanian application cover several classes?

Not as a single application. Under the Trademarks Regulation, applications for the same mark in different classes are treated as separate applications, one per class, each with its own fees; marks already recorded in several classes under one number are also charged class by class.

What can I do if my mark is squatted in Jordan?

If the application is still in its opposition period, you can oppose within 3 months of publication (official fee JOD 500). If it is already registered and your mark is registered abroad, you can request cancellation on grounds such as misleading the public, similarity to your mark or infringement of a well-known mark; if the owner has not used it for 3 consecutive years, you can also request cancellation. A mark not registered in Jordan cannot be enforced in an infringement claim for damages, so filing early is the safest option.

What happens if I forget to renew a Jordanian trademark?

Under the Trademarks Law, a mark that is not renewed is deemed removed from the register 1 year after expiry, so it can still be renewed within 1 year after expiry (official fee JOD 380, including the publication fee). Once it has been removed, the former owner can file again at any time as long as no one else has registered it; others must wait 1 year after removal before filing.

Other IP rights

Patents: under Patents Law No. 32 of 1999 (as amended), invention patents last 20 years from the filing date; Jordan has been a PCT member since 9 June 2017, so PCT applications can enter the Jordanian national phase.

Industrial designs: under Industrial Designs and Models Law No. 14 of 2000, protection lasts 15 years from the filing date; Jordan is not a member of the Hague Agreement, so design applications must be filed directly with the IPPD.

Patent applications are handled through an affiliated patent agency.

Other countries and territories in the region

Saudi Arabia · United Arab Emirates · Qatar · Lebanon · Israel · Egypt

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