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Yemen (YE)
Classification
Nice, 12th ed.
Filing
single-class
Local Agent
Yes
POA
Yes
legalised, locally attested
Official Examination
formal, absolute grounds, relative grounds
Opposition Period
90 days
from publication date of trademark application
Use Requirements
3 yrs
from the application date
Priority
first-to-file
Duration
10 yrs
from application date
Renewal
10 yrs
Maintenance
none
Non-Trad. TMs
3-D, colours, holograms
GRR
Yes
Remarks
Only tradesmen can apply for trademarks
Exception: Class 33 and alcoholic goods in class 32, goods made of pork in class 29 and Christmas trees and related products in class 28 cannot be registered
It is advisable to seek protection in both Sana’a and Aden Registries separately
All information is provided without guarantee. Last updated: 25 Apr 2026.
