# Trademark registration in Oman

> Trademarks in Oman are registered with the Intellectual Property Department, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP); third parties can oppose within 60 days from publication. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Oman can be designated through the Madrid System.

Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/oman
Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Intellectual Property Department, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 2007
- **Opposition period:** 60 days from publication
- **Protection:** 10 years from the filing date, renewable
- **Multi-class applications:** No — one class per application
- **Foreign applicants:** Applicants without domicile in Oman must act through a local trademark agent

## Official links
- Trademark office: https://www.mocioman.gov.om/
- Law: Royal Decree No. 33/2017 promulgating the Trademark Law of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/19900
- Law: Law on Industrial Property Rights (Royal Decree No. 67/2008) — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/11876

## Steps
1. Search for earlier identical or similar marks before filing.
2. File an application with the Intellectual Property Department of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, one class per application, through a local agent if the applicant has no domicile in Oman.
3. The office examines the application within 90 days of filing; office actions must be answered within 90 days or the application is treated as abandoned.
4. Accepted marks are published, and third parties may oppose within 60 days of publication.
5. If no opposition is filed, or it is rejected, the mark is registered and a certificate issued on payment of the registration fee.

- **Examination:** The Intellectual Property Department examines applications within 90 days of filing under the GCC Trademark Law framework; applicants have 90 days to respond to official actions.
- **Publication:** Official Gazette, and also in a daily newspaper (practitioner source).
- **Opposition:** 60 days from publication; the applicant must reply within 60 days of notice of the opposition.
- **Late renewal:** 6 months after expiry, with a late fee.
- **Power of attorney:** Power of attorney apostilled (for Hague Apostille Convention countries) or legalised up to the Omani consulate, together with an apostilled or legalised certificate of incorporation (practitioner source).
- **Language:** Arabic is the official language; the Arabic text of the law prevails over translations.
- **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.

## Good to know
- Oman applies the GCC Trademark Law, promulgated by Royal Decree No. 33/2017 and in force from the day after its publication in the Official Gazette on 30 July 2017.
- Oman has been a member of the Madrid Protocol since 16 October 2007, so it can be designated in international applications.
- Multi-class applications have not been available in Oman; each class is filed separately.
- A registration can be cancelled at the request of an interested party if the mark has not been seriously used for five consecutive years.
- Goods conflicting with public order, such as alcoholic beverages in class 33 and pork products in class 29, are not accepted for registration (practitioner source).

## FAQ
### Is Oman part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Oman since 16 October 2007.

### Which trademark law applies in Oman?
Oman applies the GCC Trademark Law, promulgated by Royal Decree No. 33/2017 and in force since July 2017.

### How long is the trademark opposition period in Oman?
Third parties have 60 days from publication of the accepted application to oppose.

### How long does a trademark registration last in Oman?
Ten years from the filing date, renewable for further ten-year periods, with a six-month grace period for late renewal.

### Can I file one trademark application for several classes in Oman?
No. Multi-class applications have not been available in Oman, so a separate application is needed for each class.

## Sources
- WIPO Lex - Oman member profile: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/members/profile/OM
- WIPO Lex - Royal Decree No. 33/2017 (GCC Trademark Law, Oman): https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/19900
- GCC Trademark Law (English, JPO copy): https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/system/laws/gaikoku/document/index/gcc-e_trademark-law.pdf
- GCC Trademark Law Implementing Regulations (English, JPO copy): https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/system/laws/gaikoku/document/index/gcc-e_trademark-regulation.pdf
- WIPO Lex - Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/ShowResults?search_what=C&treaty_id=8

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