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Country guide · Updated October 2026

Trademark registration in Kuwait

Who registers trademarks in Kuwait, what it costs, how long it takes and what foreign owners need — with links to the official sources and IP firms that can file for you.

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Quick answer

Trademarks in Kuwait are registered with the Trademarks and Patents Department, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI); the official filing fee is KWD 45, and third parties can oppose within 60 days from publication. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Kuwait is not in the Madrid System, so a national filing is needed.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
MOCI
Official fee
KWD 45
Madrid Protocol
Not a member
Opposition
60 days from publication (not extendable)
Protection
10 years from filing date
Multi-class filing
One class per application

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Official fees in Kuwait

Official feeAmount
Filing (deposit) of a trademark application
one class per application		KWD 45
Publication of an accepted mark
payable within 30 days of the acceptance notice		KWD 25
Registration and certificate issuance
payable after the 60-day publication period if no opposition is filed		KWD 240
RenewalKWD 265
Renewal within six months after expiryKWD 310
Opposition to acceptance of a markKWD 95

Official office fees only (schedule as of 2026-10). Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.

How to register a trademark in Kuwait

  1. Search for earlier identical or similar marks (a preliminary search can be requested from the ministry).
  2. File one application per class through the ministry's online trademark portal, using the Hawiyati digital ID; foreign applicants file through a local agent.
  3. The Trademark Office examines the application and issues a decision; formal examination is due within 90 days of filing.
  4. If accepted, pay the publication fee within 30 days of the acceptance notice and the mark is published.
  5. Third parties have 60 days from publication to oppose.
  6. If there is no opposition, pay the registration fee within 30 days after the publication period ends and the registration certificate is issued.

Examination, publication and opposition

  • Examination: The Trademark Office examines applications; under the implementing regulations a formal examination decision is due within 90 days of filing, and the applicant then has 90 days to remedy deficiencies.
  • Publication: Accepted marks are published electronically by the ministry; refusals and other notices appear in the Official Gazette Kuwait Al-Youm.
  • Opposition period: 60 days from publication (not extendable)

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years from the filing date, renewable.
  • Late renewal: 6 months after expiry, with a higher fee (KWD 310 instead of KWD 265)
  • Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.
  • Rights system: first to file.

Filing from abroad

  • Local agent: The ministry's service pages state that a foreign applicant must have a local agent.
  • Power of attorney: Power of attorney must be notarised and legalised, with an Arabic translation, and filed with the application.
  • Language: Arabic; non-Arabic marks need an Arabic translation and an explanation of pronunciation

Firms on TrademarksHub that cover Kuwait can act as your local agent — see firms.

Madrid Protocol

Kuwait is not a member of the Madrid System, so an international registration cannot cover it. You need a national filing, usually through a local agent.

Trademark classes

Nice Classification; marks for alcoholic drinks and pork products are not registrable. Each application covers one class, so file one application per class. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Kuwait compares

Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid

Good to know in Kuwait

  • Kuwait applies the unified GCC Trademark Law through Law No. 13 of 2015; its implementing regulations took effect on 28 December 2015.
  • Only one class may be covered per application, so multi-class protection requires separate filings.
  • Marks covering alcoholic drinks or pork products are not accepted.
  • Use is not required to register, but a court can cancel a mark not seriously used for 5 consecutive years.
  • Official fees total KWD 310 per class from filing to registration (filing 45, publication 25, registration 240).

Questions

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Kuwait?
Official fees are KWD 45 for filing, KWD 25 for publication and KWD 240 for registration, a total of KWD 310 per class. Renewal costs KWD 265.
Is Kuwait part of the Madrid Protocol?
No. Kuwait is not a member of the Madrid System, so protection must be obtained through a national application.
How long is the trademark opposition period in Kuwait?
Oppositions must be filed within 60 days of publication, and the deadline cannot be extended.
Can I file one trademark application for several classes in Kuwait?
No. A separate application must be filed for each class of goods or services.
How long does a Kuwaiti trademark registration last?
A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and is renewable for further 10-year periods, with a 6-month grace period after expiry.
Do foreign companies need a local agent to file a trademark in Kuwait?
Yes. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry's service pages state that foreign applicants must have a local agent.