伊朗-商标法（英文）.doc

Iran Trademark Law 燼nd Trademark Registration Act Chapter 1: Registration of Trademarks Chapter 2: Registration of Patents 燙hapter 3: Common Regulations CHAPTER 1 燫egistration of Trademarks 燗rticle 1 A trademark is any type or form of marking composed of drawing, picture, number, wording, seal, phrase, special wrapping, etc. which is chosen to distinguish or specify a particular product. A trademark may be chosen to distinguish or specify the product of a group of farmers, industrialists, commercial firms, a city or town or a region of the country. NOTE: The right to have a trademark is optional unless the government declares it compulsory.牋 Article 2 The right to use any certain trademark is recognized only for the person who has registered the trademark. Article 3 Iranian or foreign nationals in Iran with commercial, industrial or agricultural establishments who, have their trademarks registered under the provisions of the articles given herein under, shall benefit from all privileges of the law. ?Article 4 Persons with commercial, industrial or agricultural establishments abroad, may enjoy the privileges of the law under the following provisions: 1. Register their trademarks in Iran according to regulations. 2. The country in which their establishments are situated have treaty relations, or domestic laws, protecting Iranian trademarks. Article 5 None of the following markings may be used as a trademark in whole or in part of the trademark: 1. The state or any other flag, the use of which is unauthorized by the government of Iran, medals, decorations and arms of the Iranian government. 2. Canceled. 3. Phrases or words which may give the impression of a connection with official authorities of the state or government. 4. Insignias of official authorities such as the Red Cross, etc. 5. Signs which disturb public law and order or harm public morality. ??Article 6 Registration applicants must, personally or through an attorney, request the registration of their t