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Iran's Industrial Property Protection Act (2024) introduces, for the first time, a form of protection long familiar elsewhere: the utility model. It offers a faster, cheaper…
Iran’s 2024 statute, article by article, each with our commentary and cross-references.
Can Foreign Companies Lawfully Engage Iranian IP Counsel Under US Sanctions
The 31 CFR § 560.509 safe harbor, explained for general counsel and IP practitioners. Yes. Engaging Iranian counsel to file, prosecute, register, renew,…
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…
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…
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…