A trademark is like a fingerprint for your brand. It's unique and identifies you in the marketplace

Trademark Services

At SHIBLY Intellectual Property, we protect your brand's most valuable asset: its identity. Our comprehensive suite of trademark services in Lebanon is designed to provide businesses and individuals with robust protection, from initial registration and diligent monitoring to strategic enforcement, ensuring your unique mark stands strong in the market.

Trademark Search & Clearance

We conduct thorough searches for existing identical or similar trademarks to identify potential conflicts before registration. This critical service helps avoid costly disputes and ensures your trademark application has the best chance of success.

Trademark Registration

We handle the complete registration process, including:

Classification of goods and services under the Nice Classification system
Preparation and filing of trademark applications
Managing application prosecution and resolving examination objections

Filing Requirements

Applicant’s name, address, and nationality
Electronic trademark print (image/logo)
List of goods/services
Notarized Power of Attorney in the name of the applicant, legalized by the Lebanese Consulate
Certified priority document (if applicable) with sworn English translation (if issued not in Arabic, English, or French)

Translation and Localization Services

We ensure your trademark works across languages and cultures by:

Translating meaning (especially for figurative or word marks in foreign scripts).
Ensuring that translated or transliterated marks are culturally appropriate and non-conflicting.

Post-Registration

Trademark Renewal

We manage the renewal process for your existing trademarks every 10 years, ensuring continuous protection without interruption.

Renewal Requirements

Notarized Power of Attorney in the name of the owner, legalized by the Lebanese Consulate
Trademark registration number(s) and date(s)
Electronic copy of the trademark registration/renewal certificate(s) (if available)

Recordal of Changes

We handle all official recordings including: assignments, mergers, pledges, changes of name/address for trademark owners, and recording licenses, limitation of goods/services, and voluntary cancellations.

Recordal Requirements

Assignment Recordal

Notarized Power of Attorney in the assignee’s name, legalized by the Lebanese Consulate
Notarized Deed of Assignment, signed by both parties and legalized by the Lebanese Consulate
Trademark registration number(s) and date(s)
Original certificate(s) of the assigned trademark registration(s) for endorsement purposes

Merger Recordal

Notarized Power of Attorney in the name of the surviving company, legalized by the Lebanese Consulate
Certified/Notarized Merger Document, legalized by the Lebanese Consulate
Trademark registration number(s) and date(s)
Original certificate(s) of the concerned trademark registration(s) for endorsement purposes

Change of Owner’s Name Recordal

Notarized Power of Attorney in the new owner’s name, legalized by the Lebanese Consulate
Certified/Notarized Change of Name Document, legalized by the Lebanese Consulate
Trademark registration number(s) and date(s)
Electronic copy of the concerned trademark registration certificate(s) (if available)

Change of Owner’s Address Recordal 

Notarized Power of Attorney in the owner’s name with the new address, legalized by the Lebanese Consulate
Certified/Notarized Change of Address Document, legalized by the Lebanese Consulate
Trademark registration number(s) and date(s)
Electronic copy of the concerned trademark registration certificate(s) (if available)

Pledge Recordal

Notarized Power of Attorney in the owner’s name, legalized by the Lebanese Consulate
Certified/Notarized Pledge Document, legalized by the Lebanese Consulate
Trademark registration number(s) and date(s)
Electronic copy of the concerned trademark registration certificate(s) (if available)

License Recordal 

Notarized Power of Attorney in the owner’s name, legalized by the Lebanese Consulate
Notarized License Agreement, legalized by the Lebanese Consulate
Trademark registration number(s) and date(s)
Electronic copy of the concerned trademark registration certificate(s) (if available)

Limitation of Goods/Services

Notarized Power of Attorney in the owner’s name, specific to the limitation and legalized by the Lebanese Consulate
Electronic copy of the concerned trademark registration certificate(s) (if available)

Voluntary Cancellation

Notarized Power of Attorney in the owner’s name, specific to the cancellation and legalized by the Lebanese Consulate
Electronic copy of the concerned trademark registration certificate(s) (if available)

Trademark Monitoring/Watch Services

We offer comprehensive trademark monitoring services, diligently tracking official gazettes and other relevant sources for newly filed trademark applications. This proactive approach allows us to identify third-party applications that may be confusingly similar to your registered mark, enabling the timely initiation of opposition or cancellation actions to protect your intellectual property.

Trademark Portfolio Management

For clients with multiple trademarks, we provide centralized management for all their marks. This includes tracking renewal deadlines, managing assignments and licenses, and providing strategic advice on strengthening and expanding the portfolio.

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