Intellectual Property
Clear perspectives on Iranian IP law.
Trademark Cancellation for Non-Use Under Iranian Law: A Guide for Foreign Rights Holders
Iran's 2024 Industrial Property Protection Act lets an interested party cancel a registered trademark unused for three years—a mechanism that cuts both ways. Foreign rights holders…
Joint Trademark Registration in Iran: What Article 107 Permits — and Limits
Article 107 of Iran’s Industrial Property Protection Law (2024) allows two or more parties to register and own a single trademark together. The permission is genuine, but…
Absolute Refusal Grounds under Iranian Trademark Law
Understanding absolute refusal grounds is crucial for trademark applicants in Iran. Under Article 96 of the 2024 Law on Protection of Industrial Property, signs lacking distinctiveness,…
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…
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…