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Chapter 4 · Trademarks, Collective & Certification Marks, and Trade Names

Article 117

A trade name is covered by the protections of this Act even without registration, notwithstanding that registration of the trade name may be obligatory under other laws and regulations.

Note — Registration of trade names shall be in accordance with the executive regulations of this Act.

Frequently asked

Article 117 · in plain terms

Is a trade name protected in Iran without registration?

Yes. A trade name is protected under the Act even without registration, and even where other laws make its registration mandatory.