MOROCCO: Jurisdiction Update

12 June 2018

MOROCCO: Jurisdiction Update

12 June 2018

MOROCCO: Jurisdiction Update

Certificates Electronically Issued

The Moroccan Trademark Office (OMPIC) has announced that, as of 28^th May, 2018, trademark registration certificates and renewal certificates will be issued electronically in a digital PDF format, stamped by OMPIC.
This new practice will expedite the registration process of national trademarks in Morocco.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us with any enquiries at our main mail address [email protected]

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