Time frame to complete the process is 18 to 24 months.
Registered trademarks in Iraq are valid for 10 years from the filing date.
The renewal application must be filed within the last year of the validity period.
A grace period of 6 months is allowed for filing a renewal application and subject for late penalty fees.
Copyright
Time frame to complete the process 3 to 6 months.
Registered copyright is valid for 50 years from the death of the author.
Patent
Time frame to grant of a patent is not available.
Registered patent is valid for 20 years from the date of filing.
The annual fees must be paid on the first day of the year. A patent application will be considered lapsed in case of non-payment of the annuities within the legal term.
Industrial Design
Time frame to complete the process is 6 to 8 months.
Registered Industrial Design is valid for 7 years from the filing date.
The first renewal will be due after 2 years from the filing date without grace period.
