Intellectual Property Laws at Jordan
Jordan has a structured and evolving framework for the protection of Intellectual Property (IP), aligning with international standards and treaties. Here's an overview of the key IP laws and enforcement mechanisms in Jordan:
Key IP Laws in Jordan
1. Copyright Law (Law No. 22 of 1992)
Protection Scope Covers literary, artistic, musical works, and computer program.
Duration Life of the author plus 50 years.
Registration Managed by the Ministry of Culture's National Library Department.
Enforcement Infringements are subject to civil and criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment.
2. Patent Law (Law No. 16 of 2000, amended by Law No. 17 of 2017)
Protection Scope Inventions that are novel, involve an inventive step, and are industrially applicable.
Duration 20 years from the filing dat.
Registration Managed by the Industrial Property Protection Directorate at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Suppl.
Recent Amendments: Introduction of e-filing. Publication of patent applications 18 months from filing or priority dat. Possibility to withdraw a patent application prior to its gran.
3. Trademark Law (Law No. 33 of 1952, amended by Law No. 57 of 2001)
Protection Scope Distinctive signs capable of distinguishing goods or service.
Duration 7 years, renewable indefinitely.
Registration Managed by the Industrial Property Protection Directorate.
International Protection Jordan is a member of the Madrid Protocol, allowing for international trademark registration.
4. Industrial Designs and Models Law
Protection Scope Aesthetic aspects of product.
Duration 5 years, renewable for up to 15 years.
Registration Managed by the Industrial Property Protection Directorate.
5. Trade Secrets Protection
Legal Framework Protected under Jordanian common law and contractual agreement.
Enforcement Infringements can lead to civil litigation and claims for damage.
⚖️ Enforcement and Border Measures
Border Measures Law (Law No. 99 of 2021) Establishes procedures for customs authorities to prevent the importation of counterfeit good.
IPR Enforcement Jordan has improved enforcement mechanisms, including public-private committees to combat piracy and campaigns to raise public awareness.
🌍 *International Treaties and Agreements
Jordan is a signatory to several international IP treaties, enhancing its IP protection framework:
**World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)*: Member since 191.
*Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property: Member since 191.
**Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)*: Member since 207.
*Madrid Protocol: Member since 203.
*Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works: Member since 191.
🏛️ IP Administration Authorities
*Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply: Oversees the registration of patents, trademarks, and industrial designs.
*Ministry of Culture: Manages copyright registration through the National Library Department.
*Customs Authorities: Implement border measures to prevent the importation of counterfeit gods.
✅ *Summary Snapshot
| IP Type | Registration Required | Duration | Governing Law / Authority | Copyright | ✅ | Life + 50 years | Copyright Law No. 22 of 1992 / Ministry of Culture | | Trademark | ✅ | 7 years (renewable) | Trademark Law No. 33 of 1952 (amended) / Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply | | Patent | ✅ | 20 years | Patent Law No. 16 of 2000 (amended) / Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply | | Industrial Design | ✅ | 5 years (extendable) | Industrial Designs Law / Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply | | Trade Secret | ✅ | Indefinite (if secret) | Common Law / Contractual Agreements |
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