IP in Iran
IP in Iran — the complete guide
Process, cost and timeline for protecting and enforcing intellectual property in Iran, and how to instruct Iranian counsel. This guide is expanding — the pages below are live now.
System
First to fileregistration secures the right
Language
Persianall filings and proceedings
Representation
Local agentlegalised power of attorney
Governing law
2024 IP Act150 articles, in force
Straight answers for foreign brand and rights owners: what a matter involves, what it costs, how long it takes, and how to hand it to us.
01
Trademark registration in Iran
A national filing from search to certificate under the 2024 Act.
10-year term · first to file 02PCT national phase entry
Bring your PCT application into Iran before the 30-month deadline.
30-month deadline 03Overcoming Madrid refusals
Answer a provisional refusal of your Iranian designation.
60-day window 04Instructing Iranian counsel
Engage us lawfully under US sanctions — the carve-out and how to pay.
§ 560.509 carve-out 05Non-use cancellation of trademarks
Clear an unused Iranian mark, or defend your own, under Article 110.
3-year non-use rule
The Industrial Property Act
The full statute, annotated and searchable
150 articles →