Does the law comply with the World Trade Organization’s agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)?
“The law complies 100% with the TRIPS agreement which harmonizes our legislation with the rest of the world,” says Al-Ali. TRIPS requires Egypt to have broader measures to protect intellectual property rights and stop violating products before entering the country. Of great concern, she says, are knock-offs pouring into the nation from China.What can be trademarked? The law defines a trademark as any signs distinguishing goods and services of a particular company that are represented in a distinctive manner using design, drawings, engravings and a combination of colors that are recognizable by sight. A trademark is registered under the class or category of goods produced by its applicant, and its use is limited to this class.Which trademarks are denied registration? Trademarks devoid of any distinctive characters Trademarks offensive to public order and morality Public armorial bearings, flags and other emblems pertaining to any country or organization Trademarks identical or similar t
