# Trademark registration in Palestine

> Trademarks in Palestine are registered with the Directorate of Intellectual Property, Ministry of National Economy (MNE); third parties can oppose within 3 months from publication of the application. A registration lasts 7 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Palestine is not in the Madrid System, so a national filing is needed.

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

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Directorate of Intellectual Property, Ministry of National Economy (Registrar of Trademarks) (MNE)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Not a member
- **Opposition period:** 3 months from publication of the application
- **Protection:** 7 years from the filing date, renewable
- **Multi-class applications:** No — one class per application
- **Foreign applicants:** Secondary sources state that applications must be filed through a Palestinian trademark agent

## Official links
- Trademark office: https://www.mne.gov.ps/
- Law: Trademarks Law No. 33 of 1952 (Jordanian law applied in the West Bank)

## Steps
1. Search the Ministry's trademark records for identical or similar marks before filing.
2. File a separate application for each class with the Registrar of Trademarks at the Ministry of National Economy, through a Palestinian trademark agent, with an original legalised power of attorney.
3. The Registrar examines the application for registrability and accepts, refuses or requests amendments.
4. The accepted application is published in the Official Gazette, and any person may oppose it within three months of publication.
5. Oppositions are decided by the Registrar, whose decision can be appealed to the High Court of Justice.
6. If there is no opposition, or it fails, the registration fee is paid and the Registrar issues a registration certificate.

- **Examination:** The Registrar of Trademarks examines applications for registrability before acceptance and publication.
- **Publication:** Official Gazette.
- **Opposition:** 3 months from publication of the application (Art. 14 of Law No. 33 of 1952); the Registrar's decision can be appealed within 20 days.
- **Power of attorney:** An original, legalised power of attorney must be filed with the application; late filing of the POA is not accepted (secondary source).
- **Language:** Arabic
- **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 2 years of non-use.

## Good to know
- The first registration lasts seven years, counted from the application date (which the law treats as the registration date), and each renewal lasts 14 years.
- Any interested person may seek cancellation of a mark that has not actually been used during the two years before the cancellation request (Art. 22).
- The West Bank applies Jordanian Trademarks Law No. 33 of 1952, while the Gaza Strip has a separate register under older Mandate-era legislation, so secondary sources recommend filing in both.
- Palestine is not a member of the Madrid System, so protection requires a national filing with the Ministry of National Economy.
- A trademark can be assigned only together with the goodwill of the business it relates to (Art. 19).

## FAQ
### Is Palestine part of the Madrid Protocol?
No. Palestine is not a party to the Madrid Protocol, so trademarks must be filed directly with the Ministry of National Economy.

### Which office registers trademarks in Palestine?
The Registrar of Trademarks in the Directorate of Intellectual Property of the Palestinian Ministry of National Economy.

### How long does a trademark registration last in Palestine?
The first registration lasts seven years from the application date, and each renewal lasts 14 years under Law No. 33 of 1952.

### How long is the trademark opposition period in Palestine?
Any person may oppose within three months of publication of the application in the Official Gazette.

### Can a trademark be cancelled for non-use in Palestine?
Yes. An interested person can seek cancellation if the mark was not actually used during the two years before the request.

### Can one trademark application cover several classes in Palestine?
No. Each class requires a separate application.

## Sources
- WIPO – Palestine IP office contact: https://www.wipo.int/fr/web/country-profiles/contact?code=PS
- Ministry of National Economy – official website: https://www.mne.gov.ps/
- WIPO Lex – Jordan Law No. 33 of 1952 (original text): https://wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/19703
- WIPO Lex: Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/parties/8

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