Trademark & IP Protection
Tailored for UK, EU, and expat clients seeking to protect intellectual property in Egypt.
Bilingual Legal Support for Trademark & IP Rights in Egypt
At Anglo-Nile Law Firm, we assist entrepreneurs, businesses, creatives, and international companies in securing their intellectual property (IP) rights in Egypt. Whether you are registering a trademark, protecting a patent, or enforcing copyrights, we ensure that your rights are recognized and legally defended under Egyptian law.
Our firm provides bilingual legal services that cater to UK, EU, and Arab clients, offering end-to-end support — from application to litigation. With in-depth knowledge of the Egyptian IP system and international treaties like the Paris Convention and TRIPS Agreement, we help protect your brand and innovations in the Egyptian market.
Trademark Registration in Egypt
A. Legal Framework:
Governed by Law No. 82 of 2002 (Book One – Trademarks and Trade Names)
Overseen by the Egyptian Trademark Office (part of the Egyptian Patent Office)
B. What Can Be Registered:
Brand names, logos, slogans, shapes, packaging, or combinations
Service marks and collective marks
C. Process Overview:
Trademark search and eligibility check
Filing application (Arabic required; foreign applicants need a local agent)
Formal examination (approx. 6 months)
Publication in Official Gazette
Opposition period (60 days)
Certificate of registration (valid for 10 years, renewable)
Other IP Services We Provide
Copyright Protection
Automatic upon creation for literary, artistic, and software works
Optional deposit at Egyptian National Library (for enforcement support)
Patent Registration
Filed through the Egyptian Patent Office
Valid for 20 years, subject to novelty, industrial applicability, and innovation
Industrial Designs & Models
Protected under Law 82/2002
Registration protects appearance/design for 10 years
IP Litigation & Enforcement
Filing objections and oppositions against trademark infringers
Court actions for IP infringement or passing off
Customs registration to prevent import of counterfeit goods
Negotiating licensing agreements and franchise contracts
Legal References
Who We Serve ?
- UK & EU citizens and residents
- Egyptian expats starting businesses in Egypt
- Foreign companies opening branches or partnerships
- Dual nationals navigating Egyptian regulations
Why Choose Anglo-Nile Law Firm?
- Bilingual legal support (Arabic – English)
- Bilingual trademark filing and legal advice
- Representation before Egyptian Trademark & Patent Offices
- Cross-border expertise for UK and EU businesses
- Enforceable, compliant, and strategic IP protection in Egypt
Our Company Formation Services
We handle the full process from A to Z:
Legal consultation on company type and structure
Drafting bilingual incorporation documents
Obtaining security approvals (if needed)
Submitting files to GAFI and the Commercial Registry
Obtaining the company tax card and VAT registration
Registering with the Egyptian Social Insurance Authority (if employing staff)
We also provide:
Bilingual shareholder agreements
Trademark and intellectual property registration
Legal address or virtual office services (optional)