The Iraqi Trademark Office (TMO) has announced the discontinuation of its local subclassification system, including the alphabetical numbering of class headings, following the adoption of the 11th edition of the Nice Classification on January 19, 2025.
Under the updated guidelines, applicants are required to specify the exact serial number that corresponds to the pre-approved goods...
Iraq-Modifications to Trademark Payment Terms
In Baghdad, starting from April 4, 2024, the Directorate of Trademarks, Patents, and Industrial Designs in Iraq has made changes regarding the payment process for trademark applications. Previously, applicants were required to pay the official filing fees first and could later settle the official publication fees after obtaining...
In a significant development for the intellectual property landscape, Iraq officially joined the ranks of nations under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) in April 2022. This landmark accession marks a pivotal moment for Iraq’s commitment to fostering innovation, protecting intellectual property rights, and integrating into the global patent system.The decision to accede to...