Trademark & IP Guides

Practical, procedure-level guidance on registering and defending intellectual property in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and internationally — written by the IGBS specialists who file these cases.

31 guides

Trademark Registration in Egypt

The complete filing path — process, cost, documents and the law behind it.

How to Register a Trademark in Egypt : The Complete 2026 Guide

Step-by-step guide to trademark registration in Egypt. Learn eligibility, required documents, costs, timelines, and how to avoid costly mistakes — from Egypt's leading IP firm…
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The Exact Steps to Register a Trademark in Egypt (2026)

The exact steps to register a trademark in Egypt with EIPA — including timelines, fees, how to handle office actions, and what most guides get wrong.
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Trademark Registration Cost in Egypt : Full 2026 Fee Breakdown

Exact government fees, professional fees, and total costs for registering a trademark in Egypt in 2026. Broken down by class with a comparison of full-service vs. DIY filing —…
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Egyptian Trademark Office (EITO) Procedure — 2026 Complete Guide

Complete guide to the Egyptian Trademark Office (EITO) procedure 2026: how filings move through formal exam, substantive exam, gazette publication, opposition, and certificate…
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Power of Attorney for Egyptian Trademark Registration — Legalization Guide 2026

Complete guide to Power of Attorney (POA) for trademark registration in Egypt. Notarization, apostille, consular legalization, country-by-country requirements. Template and…
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Nice Classification: All 45 Trademark Classes Explained for Egypt (2026)

A plain-English guide to the Nice Classification system — all 45 trademark classes, the most common ones for Egyptian businesses, and how to build a multi-class strategy that…
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How to Search for a Registered Trademark Before You Apply

Learn how to search for registered trademarks in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE before filing. Avoid rejection and protect your brand from day one.
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The Comprehensive Guide to Trademark Registration (2026)

Everything you need to know about trademark registration in 2026 — from what a trademark is, to Nice Classification, to the step-by-step process in Egypt and internationally.…
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Egyptian IP Law No. 82 of 2002 — Complete Commentary & Practitioner's Guide

Authoritative practitioner's commentary on Egyptian IP Law No. 82 of 2002. Trademarks (Art. 63-90), Patents (Art. 1-37), Industrial Designs, Copyright, and enforcement. 20+…
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7 Common Trademark Registration Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

Discover the 7 most costly trademark registration mistakes businesses make — and the expert strategies to avoid them. Protect your brand the right way from day one.
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DIY Trademark Filing vs. Hiring an Agent : What Actually Goes Wrong

Should you file your trademark yourself or hire a professional? An honest breakdown of what DIY applicants get wrong, what an IP agent actually does, and the real cost of…
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Gulf & International Filing

Registering beyond Egypt — Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the GCC system and WIPO routes.

Protection & Enforcement

Keeping the mark once you have it — renewal, infringement, refusals and bad-faith filings.

Patents & Industrial Design

Other registrable rights and where each one applies.

Company Formation & Licensing

Setting up and licensing the entity that will own the mark.

Guides in Other Languages

Selected guides published in Arabic, French, German and Chinese.