Signatory

Please note that all Powers of Attorney should be completed in the name of the following signatory: Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. P.O.Box 2366, Ruwi Postal Code 112, Muscat, Oman

Trademark/Service Mark Applications

1.A power of attorney duly legalized up to the Consulate of Oman.

2.A certified copy of the certificate of incorporation of the applicant company, an extract of its entry in the commercial register or a good standing certificate including all relevant information.

3. 10 Prints of the trademark.

4. If priority is claimed, a certified copy of the priority document should be submitted to the Trademark office in Oman within three months of filing the application.

Renewal of trademark registrations

1.A power of attorney duly legalized up to the Consulate of Oman, if non is available.

2.The trademark number and class.

Assignment Applications

1.A power of attorney notarized and legalized up to the Consulate of Oman by the assignee.

2.A legalized deed of assignment executed by both the assignor and the assignee.

3.A certified copy of the certificate of incorporation of the assignee company, an extract of its entry in the commercial register or a good standing certificate including all relevant information.

Merger/License Applications

1.A power of attorney legalized up to the Consulate of Oman.

2.A legalized certificate of merger or license agreement. The license agreement should indicate the trademark registration number in Oman.

3.A certified copy of the certificate of incorporation of the licensee company, an extract of its entry in the commercial register or a good standing certificate including all relevant information.

Change of Name/Address Applications

1.A legalized power of attorney showing the new name and/or address.

2.A certified copy of the certificate of change of name and/or address.

Patents

Please see Gulf Cooperation Patent section 3.4.1 .

Designs - Cautionary Notices

The requirements for publishing cautionary notices in respect of a design are the following:

1. The particulars of the owner such as the name, address, nationality and nature of business.

2. The title of the patent or design and particulars of corresponding foreign registrations, if any.

3. A summary description or any other information regarding the invention if the owner desires to have such particulars published.

Copyright applications

1. A power of attorney legalized up to the Consulate of Oman.

2. Three copies of the work.

3. Three original samples of the work

4. A copy of the home registration certificate or registration effective elsewhere.

Agency Agreements

1. A power of attorney legalized up to the Consulate of Oman.

2. An Agency Agreement/ Contract executed by the Principal and the Agent, legalized up to the Consulate of Oman.

3. A statement as to how the agent will carry out his obligations.

4. A copy of the permit of establishing a foreign professional company.

5. A declaration from the individual merchant that there has been no conviction judgments against him that tarnish honour and good repute or bankruptcy unless he retrieved his esteem.

6. Any document or documents required in implementation of any other law.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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