IP & Trademark Registration
Trademark, patent, and industrial-design registration with the Iranian IP Office and enforcement against infringers.
Iran is a member of the Paris Convention, the Madrid Protocol, and the Patent Cooperation Treaty — but enforcement still requires local registration and an Iranian agent of record. We secure that registration, monitor for infringement, and litigate when needed.
What’s Included
Trademark Registration
National filing and Madrid-Protocol designation with the Iranian IP Office.
- Pre-filing search
- National application
- Madrid designation
- Office-action response
- Renewal management
Patent Filing
National-phase entry from PCT and direct Iranian patent applications.
- PCT national phase
- Direct filing
- Persian translation
- Office-action response
- Annuity management
Industrial Design
Registration of product appearance and packaging design under the Industrial Designs Act.
- Design search
- Multi-class filing
- Representations
- Examination response
- Renewal
Copyright & Software
Registration of software, audiovisual works, and literary works.
- Software registration
- Source-code deposit
- Copyright certificate
- Licensing memoranda
- Assignment recording
Enforcement
Cease-and-desist, customs recordal, and civil action against infringers.
- Cease-and-desist
- Customs recordal
- Civil litigation
- Criminal complaint
- Damages claims
Portfolio Management
Ongoing watch, renewal, and assignment management for international portfolios.
- Watch services
- Renewal calendar
- Assignment recording
- Licence recording
- Annual portfolio review
How We Engage
Portfolio Review
Audit your existing IP and identify Iran-specific gaps.
Search & File
Run pre-filing searches and submit national applications.
Prosecution
Respond to Iranian IP Office office actions.
Registration
Receive registration certificates and record in our portfolio system.
Enforcement
Monitor for infringement and act when needed.
Protect Your IP in Iran
Register your trademarks, patents, and designs before you start trading in Iran.
Register first, enforce second — Iran is a first-to-file jurisdiction
Iran is a member of the Paris Convention, the Madrid Protocol, the Patent Cooperation Treaty, and TRIPS. Foreign rights are protected once filed locally; squatting is common in untouched classes.
What you receive
Engagement timeline
Packages & indicative fees
One trademark, one class, national filing.
- Search
- Filing
- Prosecution
- Certificate
Up to 10 marks/classes with annual watch.
- Bulk filings
- Madrid designations
- Watch service
- Customs recordation
PCT national phase or direct filing.
- Translation
- Examination responses
- Annuities
- Strategy memo
Fees are indicative ranges for typical scopes. Final proposal is fixed after a scoping call.
Mini case study
Challenge
Recover squatted trademark in two Iranian classes and re-file portfolio with customs recordation for grey-market enforcement.
Outcome
Cancellation action succeeded in 11 months; portfolio of 14 marks re-filed and recorded with customs; first border seizure executed within 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Register before you trade — enforcement starts at the IP Office
Iran is party to the Paris Convention, the Madrid Protocol, and the PCT, but enforcement still depends on local registration through the Iranian IP Office. We file trademarks, patents, and designs, monitor for infringement, and pursue customs recordal and civil action when needed.
Pre-filing search
Identical-and-similar searches at the Iranian IP Office, plus Madrid-system review for designations covering Iran.
Filing & prosecution
National direct filings and Madrid designations, with office-action response by Iranian-qualified IP counsel.
Enforcement
Cease-and-desist, customs recordal at the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration, and civil action through the Tehran IP courts.
Frequently asked questions
Does a Madrid designation cover Iran?+
Yes. Iran joined the Madrid Protocol in 2003. We recommend a parallel national filing for marks with significant enforcement risk, to shorten enforcement timelines.
How long does a trademark registration take?+
Six to twelve months for an uncontested mark, including publication and opposition periods. Office actions extend the timeline.
Can you record IP at customs to stop counterfeit imports?+
Yes. Customs recordal is administered by the Iranian Customs Administration and enables border seizure of suspected counterfeit shipments. We manage the recordal and the seizure follow-up.
What about copyright?+
Iran is not a Berne signatory, but copyright protection is available under the 1970 Copyright Law for works first published in Iran. We register software, audiovisual, and literary works locally.