Trademarking Family Names: Should You or Shouldn't You?

23-05-10 ...

Trademarking Family Names: To Do or Not To Do?

Explore the decision of whether to trademark your family name, considering cultural pride and legal considerations. Learn about Saudi IP Authority's regulations on family name trademarks and weigh the implications for personal and commercial identity.

In Saudi culture, family names hold immense pride and recognition. However, trademarking them poses both benefits and challenges.

Benefits:

  • Protects family name in commercial use.
  • Enhances distinctiveness and recognition.
  • Provides legal recourse against infringement.

Challenges:

  • Difficulty in stopping others with the same family name.
  • Complex trademark registration process.
  • Costly enforcement against family members or those with the same name.

Saudi Family Name Trademark - Al Rajhi

Saudi IP Authority Regulations:

The Saudi IP Authority imposes conditions for registering family names as trademarks, including:

  • Applicant sharing the family name.
  • Family name registered in a commercial registry for at least ten years.
  • Family name as a component, not the sole mark.
  • Additional distinctive appearance required.
  • Trademark registered in relevant goods/services category.
  • Presentation of registration certificate from other countries if family name is known there.
  • Requirements for changing ownership of a trademark containing a family name.

Conclusion

While trademarking family names offers protection, it also presents challenges. It's crucial to consider the long-term implications and costs involved. Think twice before registering family names as trademarks.

For more information or questions, reach out to us or visit the Saudi IP Authority's website.

 

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