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The five-year rule: Iran’s new industrial-property law and trademark invalidation
Iran’s new Law on the Protection of Industrial Property, effective July 2025, reshapes the country’s IP regime by introducing utility models, trade-secret protection, and unfair-competition rules — but its new five-year limit for trademark invalidation under Article 110 has stirred controversy.
Unfair Competition under Iran’s Law
Articles 129 and 130 of Iran’s Law on the Protection of Industrial Property (2024) define key instances of unfair competition, including false advertising, imitation of trade dress, deceptive commercial practices, and price-fixing. These provisions align Iran’s framework with international standards such as the Paris Convention.
Mapping Intellectual Property in Iran: How Inventions, Brands, and Creative Works Are Protected
A concise overview of Iran’s modern intellectual property framework under the 2024 Industrial Property Act — covering patents, trademarks, designs, and copyright, with practical insights for foreign counsel navigating filings and protection strategies.



