العربية• Company Formation
Your company name in the commercial register is not a registered trademark
The trade name availability certificate belongs to the incorporation process and does not grant trademark protection. Protecting a name or logo as a trademark is a separate procedure under Intellectual Property Rights Protection Law No. 82 of 2002. The earlier the mark is filed, the lower the risk that someone else gets there first.
• When do you need it?
- Forming a company under a name or logo you plan to use in the market.
- Launching a product or service under a distinctive name.
- Investing in a visual identity or marketing before registering the mark.
- Expanding into other markets under the same mark.
• What our support covers
How we handle the file
- Searching for similar registered or pending marks before filing.
- Identifying the right classes of goods and services.
- Preparing the application and following it up until a decision is issued.
- Handling oppositions and keeping track of renewal dates.
• Common pitfalls
What can delay the file?
Relying on trade name registration as protection for the mark.
Spending on identity and marketing before checking whether the mark can be registered.
Registering the mark in classes that do not cover the company’s actual activity.
Missing renewal dates after registration, which may cause protection to lapse.
• FAQ
Questions we often hear before incorporation
Does the trade name certificate protect my company name?
No. It is part of the incorporation process; protecting the name or logo as a trademark requires a separate registration.
Should I register the mark before or after incorporation?
The trademark search can run alongside incorporation, and we set the best order for your case.
Is software protected the same way?
Software follows a different protection route from trademarks, and we review what suits your product.
• Related routes
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• Your next step
Forming a company under a name or logo you plan to use?
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