Trademark Registration in Oman (OM): Protect Your Brand in the Sultanate

Oman's trademark framework is governed by the Industrial Property Law (Royal Decree No. 67/2008) and is fully aligned with the GCC Unified Trademark Law, the same regional legal foundation that supports trademark registration in UAE and across other Gulf Cooperation Council member states. Oman follows a first-to-file system, which means trademark rights are established through registration rather than prior use, making early filing a critical step for any business operating in the Sultanate. As a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and a signatory to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, Oman accepts international priority claims from earlier filings in member countries within a six-month window. However, since Oman has not acceded to the Madrid Protocol, all trademark applications must be filed directly with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) through a locally authorized trademark agent. Legacy Partners Global (LP Global) supports businesses of all sizes through every stage of the Oman trademark registration process, from initial trademark search and application filing to gazette publication, opposition handling, and issuance of the official Registration Certificate.

Registering a trademark in Oman requires navigating MOCIIP's portal, preparing Arabic-language documentation, and managing a 10–12 month process - all while ensuring your brand is fully protected under Oman's first-to-file system. Legacy Partners Global takes care of every step, so you don't have to. Here is what sets us apart:

• Attorney-backed filings — every application is reviewed and filed by qualified IP attorneys, not automated systems or junior assistants
• GCC-wide coverage — we file across all six GCC countries under one engagement, with no third-party referrals or handoffs
• Fixed transparent pricing — full cost breakdown before you commit, with no hidden fees mid-process
• In-house Arabic support — all translation, transliteration, and legalisation handled internally, without outsourcing
• Comprehensive clearance search — we identify conflicts before filing, reducing the risk of rejection and lost fees
• Full lifecycle management — from initial search through renewals, assignments, oppositions, and licensing
• Proactive milestone updates — structured progress updates at every stage, so you are never left wondering
• Authorised local agent for international clients — Omani law requires a locally authorised agent; LP Global acts as your official agent of record

Oman's first-to-file system means every day without a registered trademark is a day a competitor can claim your brand.

• Licensed local agent: every filing goes through a registered trademark agent in Oman.
• Arabic specifications drafted by lawyers: precise Arabic wording protects the scope you need.
• Opposition and objection experience: we handle the steps after filing, not only the filing.
• One team for the GCC: our Dubai office coordinates Oman with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.
• Legalisation handled: we tell you exactly which documents to notarise and legalise, and check them before they travel.

A qualified attorney reviews every enquiry within one working day.

The official fees for trademark registration in Oman are charged per class, and each application covers one class only.

Fees last checked: 14 October 2026. USD at the fixed rate of OMR 1 = USD 2.60, rounded. Contact us for a fixed written quote for your filing.

A straightforward application takes 10–12 months from filing to registration. Objections or oppositions add time. Registration lasts 10 years from the filing date, not the registration date, and can be renewed for further 10-year periods. You can renew in the final year before expiry, and within a 6-month grace period after it with a late fee.

Trademarks in Oman are governed by the GCC Trademark Law, applied by Royal Decree No. 33/2017, together with the Industrial Property Rights Law (Royal Decree No. 67/2008) and its Regulation No. 105/2008. The National Intellectual Property Office of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) examines and registers marks. Applications are filed online through the Invest Easy portal. Accepted marks are published in the Official Gazette and a local newspaper. Oman is a member of the Paris Convention (since 1999) and the Madrid System (since 2007). Disputes go to the Primary Court.

You do not need to use a mark before filing in Oman. After registration, an interested party can seek cancellation if the mark has not been used for five consecutive years without a valid reason. Keep dated invoices, packaging, store photos and online listings that show the mark in use in Oman.

Office objections.

If the office refuses or requests changes, you have x days to reply with arguments or an amended specification.

Opposition.

An opponent can file within 60 days of publication in the Official Gazette; the deadline cannot be extended. The opponent must hold a registration or pending application in Oman. The applicant files a counter-statement, and the office decides.

Appeals.

A refusal or opposition decision can be challenged before the grievance committee or the competent court within x days of notification.

A registered trademark gives you the legal standing to stop copycats in Oman. Without registration, enforcement is slow and uncertain, because rights go to the first filer.

What counts as infringement.

Using an identical or similar mark for the same or related goods or services, selling counterfeit products, or importing goods bearing your mark without consent.

Your enforcement options

• Cease-and-desist letter: often the fastest way to stop a local infringer.
• Administrative complaint: the ministry can inspect and act against shops selling counterfeit goods.
• Civil action: claim an injunction and damages before the Omani courts.
• Criminal penalties: counterfeiting can lead to fines and imprisonment under the trademark law.
• Customs measures: record your mark with the Royal Oman Police Directorate General of Customs to stop counterfeit imports.
• Online takedowns: remove infringing listings on marketplaces and social media.

Defending your registration.

Watch published marks and oppose conflicting applications within the 60-day window. To oppose, you need your own registration or pending application in Oman, another reason to file early.

How Legacy Partners Global helps.

Our trademark consultants in Oman handle evidence gathering, cease-and-desist letters, ministry complaints, oppositions and coordination with local litigation counsel.