..:: General Information ::..
1 :: Industrial Designs
In conformity with the Law No. 8/2007 (Law of Distinctive Marks, Geographical Indications and Industrial Drawings and Designs) in Syria, what is considered an Industrial Design is the following:
Any external shape of drawing, both associated with lines or colors or not provided it should be a new and distinct from the designs known before, and gives a special shape that can be used for an industrial, professional or handmade product.
For example: Textile prints; Colored paper used in covering walls or packaging materials and goods; New designs of: dresses, coats, hats, head-gears and accessories such as: suspenders hangers, shoes bottles, containers covers, wine and alcoholic bottles and containers, drinks and food containers, perfumes types and cardboard boxes used for pharmaceuticals; Any external shape of goods or other products.
- What is considered as registrable and protect-able industrial designs, the designs that have 1st novelty and 2nd distinction elements, which include external characteristics that make the design of a special nature and distinguished from previously known designs.
- The Protection Period for Industrial Design in Syria is: 5 Years as from the Filing Date.
- Protection Period is renewable for 2 successive periods of five years each.
- It is possible to apply for multiple designs in 1 Application (up to 5 designs, with separate fees per each design) provided that they are of a homogeneous unity.
- Indsutiral Designs Applications will be published in the Official Gazette for 90 Days.
2 :: Industrial Drawings
In conformity with the Law No. 8/2007 (Law of Distinctive Marks, Geographical Indications and Industrial Drawings and Designs) in Syria, what is considered an Industrial Drawing is the following:
Any combination or harmonization for colors or lines appearing on products in a new and distinct manner, that is different from the drawings known before which may give the product a style or a special form that distinguishes it from other similar products either that been made by hand (hand-made) or made through using a computer or machine, including the designs of textiles and other materials.
- What is considered as registrable and protect-able industrial drawing, the drawings that have 1st novelty and 2nd distinction elements, which include external characteristics that make the drawing of a special nature and distinguished from previously known drawings.
- The Protection Period for Industrial Drawing in Syria is: 5 Years as from the Filing Date.
- Protection Period is renewable for 2 successive periods of five years each.
- It is possible to apply for multiple drawings in 1 Application (up to 5 drawings, with separate fees per each drawing) provided that they are of a homogeneous unity.
- Indsutiral Drawings Applications will be published in the Official Gazette for 90 Days.
..:: Procedures and Requirements ::..
1 :: Regsitration Process
The Time Frame for Industrial Drawing/Design Registration takes [6 – 10 Months Smooth Registration]
Stage 1 :: Filing & Examination
Time Frame: 3 – 4 Months
The application will go through the formalities and substantive examination.
Stage 2 :: Publication Stage
Time Frame: 90 Days
After acceptance of the application, it will proceed to publication once the publication fees been paid.
Stage 3 :: Registration Stage
If the publication period ended up without any opposition filed against the Drawing or Design, then it will be registered for 5 Years and the certificate will be issued after 15 Days of paying the Final Registration Fees.
Registration Period: 5 Years from the Filing Date
2 :: Required Documents
- Power Of Attorney. Legalized from the Syrian Embassy.
Late Filing is possible within 6 Months from the Date of Filing. Subject to Delay Fines.
The procedure of getting the Security Approval and Super-Legalizing the Power of Attorney in Syria takes (1 – 2 Months); therefore, you should send it ASAP. - Applicant’s Name and Address as mentioned in the POA.
- Technical description of each Drawing or Design with the supporting figures in Arabic. (If in English, the Arabic translation thereof should be enclosed). (5 Copies).
- Representation of the Drawing or Design (5 Copies).
(The Registrar may request a physical sample of the design later). - Priority Document. Certified [Singed and Sealed] from the Home TM Office.Late Filing is possible within 6 Months from the Date of Filing. Subject to Delay Fines.
- Simple Copy of the Home Registration Certificate for the Drawing or Design (If Available).
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