Industrial Designs Law in Jordan
Here’s an overview of Industrial Designs Law in Jordan:
Industrial Designs Law in Jordan
Legal Framework
Industrial design protection in Jordan is governed by the Industrial Designs and Models Law No. 33 of 1999 and its amendments.
Jordan is a member of key international IP treaties, including:
Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property
Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) Membership
The law is administered by the Jordanian Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply, through the Industrial Property Directorate.
Competent Authority
The Industrial Property Directorate under the Ministry is responsible for examination, registration, and enforcement of industrial designs.
Key Features:
Definition of Industrial Design
An industrial design protects the appearance of the whole or part of a product, specifically the features such as lines, contours, colors, shape, texture, or materials.
The design must be new and possess individual character.
Registration Process
Applications are submitted to the Industrial Property Directorate and must include:
Clear illustrations or representations of the design.
Description of the product to which the design applies.
The Directorate conducts a formal examination and a novelty check.
Upon acceptance, the design is registered and published.
Duration and Renewal
Protection is granted for an initial term of 5 years from the filing date.
The registration can be renewed for up to three consecutive periods of 5 years, totaling a maximum of 20 years.
Rights Conferred
Registered design holders have exclusive rights to use, manufacture, sell, or license the design.
They may prevent others from unauthorized use, manufacture, sale, or importation of products bearing the design.
Grounds for Refusal
Lack of novelty or individual character.
Designs dictated solely by technical function.
Designs contrary to public order or morality.
Infringement and Enforcement
Enforcement can be sought through administrative measures and civil courts.
Remedies include injunctions, damages, seizure, and destruction of infringing goods.
International Protection
Jordan recognizes priority rights under the Paris Convention.
Jordan is not a member of the Hague Agreement but allows international design protection through bilateral or regional agreements.
Summary
Jordan offers industrial design protection through registration with the Industrial Property Directorate for up to 20 years. The law aligns with international IP standards and provides mechanisms for enforcement and renewal.
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