Middle East & Africa

Jordan

Patent system, trademark registration, annuity management, and renewals in Jordan.

Authority

IPD

PCT

30 mo

Madrid

Member

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Whether to pursue the Paris route, PCT national phase, or start with trademark registration in Jordan
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Which of patent filing, trademark registration, annuity, or renewal is the most urgent priority
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Whether to verify the official portal, search system, and key deadlines before moving to a quote or engagement

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Patent System & Process

Patent System in Jordan

Jordan is an important Middle Eastern industrial and export country; pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles, and phosphate are key industries. IP managed by IPD. PCT (30 months) and Madrid (2003) supported. Jordan is NOT a GCC member — file separately with IPD.

Jordanian Patent System ▾

IPD examination; 20-year patents; 10-year utility models. PCT deadline 30 months. Arabic required. Not a GCC member; GCC patents do NOT cover Jordan.

Source: IPD Jordan; WIPO — JO

Trademark System & Process

Trademark System in Jordan

Jordanian trademarks examined by IPD; 10-year term; renewable. Madrid designations of JO accepted since 2003. Direct IPD filing also available. Arabic required.

Trademark Application ▾

Madrid designation of JO or direct IPD filing in Arabic; 10-year term.

Source: IPD Jordan; WIPO Madrid

Patent Annuity

Jordan Patent Annuities

Annual annuities; grace period available.

Source: IPD Jordan fee schedule

Annuity Reference → Managed Annuities

Trademark Renewal

Jordan Trademark Renewals

10-year trademark; renew before expiry; grace period.

Source: IPD Jordan

Renewal Reference → Managed Renewals

FAQ

Common Questions — Jordan IP

Is Jordan a PCT member? ▾

Yes, Jordan supports PCT; 30-month national phase deadline.

Does Jordan accept Madrid designations? ▾

Yes, since 2003.

Does a GCC patent cover Jordan? ▾

No, Jordan is not a GCC member; GCC patents do not cover Jordan. File separately with IPD.

Does Jordan have utility model protection? ▾

Yes, 10-year utility model; no substantive examination.

What language is required? ▾

Arabic language required.

How is IP enforcement in Jordan? ▾

Jordan has one of the more developed IP protection systems in the Middle East; enforcement is relatively effective; pharmaceutical sector IP disputes are common.

Is there a trademark use requirement in Jordan? ▾

Yes, 3-year non-use may lead to revocation.

Is Jordan a WTO member? ▾

Yes, Jordan joined WTO in 2000.

Official Reference Sources

Sources for This Page

IPD Jordan Official Website www.ipd.gov.jo WIPO — Jordan www.wipo.int/members/en/details.jsp?country_id=87 WIPO Madrid — JO www.wipo.int/madrid/en/members/

Content based on official sources above, last reviewed: 2026-04. In case of discrepancy with the latest official publications, official sources prevail.

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