# Trademark registration in Syria

> Trademarks in Syria are registered with the Directorate of Commercial and Industrial Property Protection (DCIP); third parties can oppose within 90 days from publication. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Syria can be designated through the Madrid System.

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

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Directorate of Commercial and Industrial Property Protection (DCIP)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 2004
- **Opposition period:** 90 days from publication
- **Protection:** 10 years from the filing date, renewable
- **Foreign applicants:** Applicants not resident in Syria must appoint a person resident in Syria to carry out the registration procedures

## Official links
- Trademark office: http://www.dcip.gov.sy
- Law: Law No. 8/2007 on Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Industrial Designs and Models — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/5580
- Law: Executive Regulation of Law No. 8/2007 — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/10781
- Law: Law No. 28 of 1980 on Fees of Patents, Trademarks and Industrial Models — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/20749

## Steps
1. Optionally request a pre-filing check from the Directorate, which replies within 15 days.
2. Applicants not resident in Syria appoint a person resident in Syria to handle the registration.
3. File the application with the Directorate of Commercial and Industrial Property Protection, with an Arabic translation or explanation of any foreign-language words.
4. Any missing formal requirements must be completed within six months of filing (late fees apply).
5. Accepted applications are published in the Property Protection Journal, and objections may be filed within 90 days of publication.
6. If there is no successful objection, the mark is recorded and the certificate is issued within 30 days.

- **Examination:** The Directorate of Commercial and Industrial Property Protection examines applications; formal deficiencies must be corrected within 6 months of filing. No overall processing time is officially stated.
- **Publication:** Property Protection Journal, published by the Directorate
- **Opposition:** 90 days from publication
- **Late renewal:** 6 months after expiry, with late fees
- **Language:** Arabic; foreign-language words in an application need an Arabic translation or explanation
- **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 3 years of non-use.

## Good to know
- Registration gives ownership only if accompanied by use in the five years following registration, and a court may cancel a mark not seriously used for three continuous years.
- Marks used on goods and services produced in Syria must be written in Arabic letters; foreign letters may be added in equal size.
- Syria joined the Madrid Protocol with effect from 5 August 2004, and international registrations designating Syria are handled like national applications.
- Objections must be filed within 90 days of publication in the Property Protection Journal; Directorate decisions can be appealed to a committee and then to court, each within 30 days.

## FAQ
### Is Syria part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Syria since 5 August 2004.

### How long is a trademark protected in Syria?
A Syrian trademark is protected for 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed for equal periods. A 6-month grace period with late fees is available after expiry.

### How long is the trademark opposition period in Syria?
Any interested person may object within 90 days of publication of the application in the Property Protection Journal.

### Do foreign companies need a local agent to register a trademark in Syria?
Yes. Applicants not resident in Syria must appoint a person resident in Syria to handle the registration.

### Can a Syrian trademark be cancelled for non-use?
Yes. A court may cancel a mark that has not been seriously used for three continuous years.

## Sources
- WIPO Lex – Syria Law No. 8/2007 on Trademarks: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/5580
- WIPO Lex – Syria profile: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/members/profile/SY
- WIPO Directory of IP offices – Syria: https://www.wipo.int/directory/en/details.jsp?country_code=SY
- WIPO Lex – Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/ShowResults?search_what=C&treaty_id=8

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