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Amendments to Trademark Laws

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Nov 04, 2026
Oman
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Stricter requirements for filing trademark oppositions


The Omani Trademark Office has introduced stricter requirements for filing trademark oppositions. Opponents must now hold a registered trademark or pending application in Oman covering the same Nice class as the contested mark. International reputation alone is no longer sufficient to establish standing.

Furthermore, the opposition committee reportedly requires the specific goods or services to match, rather than merely fall within the same class. Oppositions may therefore be rejected despite similarities between the marks if the goods or services differ.

Brand owners without existing rights in Oman may need to file a corresponding trademark application alongside their opposition, ensuring that it covers the specific goods or services of the contested mark.

Source: www.jahcoip.com