Any person intending to oppose a published trademark application in Jordan must do so within three months from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Procedure for trademark opposition:
- Notice of Opposition
The opponent must file a written notice of opposition within the prescribed three-month period, accompanied by the applicable fee. The notice must clearly state the grounds for opposition. - Counter-Statement by Applicant
Upon receipt of the opposition, the Registrar will notify the applicant, who must submit a counter-statement within the prescribed time (typically it is one month but it is decided by the Registrar, depending upon the case). This statement should outline the grounds supporting the trademark application. - Failure to respond within the deadline will result in the application being deemed abandoned.
- If a counter-statement is filed, the Registrar will forward a copy to the opponent.
- Hearing and Decision
The Registrar may schedule a hearing, if necessary, to allow both parties to present their arguments and evidence. Based on the submissions, the Registrar will decide whether the trademark may proceed to registration and under what conditions. - Appeal
Either party may appeal the Registrar’s decision to the High Court of Justice within 20 days from the date of the decision. The Court will hear the parties and the Registrar, if required, and issue a final ruling on the registration.