Comments, exceptions and qualifications |
Based on Article No 91 in the Egyptian Intellectual property law 82/2002 that states the followings: Article 91: The competent court may, upon request by any interested party, issue an enforceable decision to cancel the registration if it appears to the court that the mark has not been seriously used for a period of five consecutive years. It is imperative that actual use of the mark in commerce takes place within the period above specified. Otherwise, such mark is open to cancellation proceedings from any third party who may be minded to do so. |