SAIP

Application for Registration of Control Marks

The trademark renewal service allows the registered trademark owner in Saudi Arabia to maintain legal protection rights and continue their ownership of the mark after the original protection period expires (which is ten years from the date of registration). This service is executed electronically through the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) website, granting the applicant—whether an individual or an entity—the right to extend the mark's protection for an equivalent additional period without the need for re-examination or submission of new documents, provided that all documents are complete and fees are paid.

The process begins by accessing the electronic portal, selecting the service, filling in the trademark data and submitting the application, paying the renewal fees, and then publishing the renewed trademark data in the official trademark gazette. A grace period of up to six months after expiration is available for renewal, subject to additional fees.

Importance of the Trademark Renewal Service

Protects the trademark from lapsing or being exploited by others, ensuring exclusive rights remain with the owner.
Enables easy electronic renewal of protection without the need for new procedures, which preserves business continuity and legal confidence in products or services.
Supports commercial expansion plans both locally and internationally, as renewed trademarks are often required for franchising and supply contracts.
Maintains the value and status of the trademark and avoids legal risks associated with failure to renew on time.
Empowers the owner to assert their legal rights before courts and regulatory bodies in cases of disputes or infringement.

Challenges in Completing or Issuing Trademark Renewal

Loss of legal protection permanently if renewal is not completed within the grace period, allowing others to register the mark or resulting in rights forfeiture.
Mandatory payment of high fees, especially in cases of late renewal (standard fee SAR 5,500 and late fee SAR 6,500, plus SAR 1,000 for publication).
Some owners face technical or organizational difficulties in preparing digital data or accessing the electronic platform.
Renewal and amendments for any licenses related to the mark must coincide with the expiration of the protection period to maintain the license's legal validity.
If the mark exceeds the grace period without renewal, it is deleted from the register and can only be restored through a new registration process.
Target Sector Trader
Affiliated Authority Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property
Estimated Duration90 days
Gov Approval Window5 working days
Service Pricing2904
Government Fee8000

Mandatory Conditions

  • ✓ All documents must be duly authenticated, certified, and translated into Arabic.

Required Documents

  • ✓ Attach an exact copy of the bylaws of the union, organization, or public institution requesting registration, with the amendments that may have been made to it, provided that it includes: A- A declaration that the control or inspection mark will be used by anyone other than the applicant and that the applicant will not engage in marketing or production of any goods or services on which this mark is used. It will not engage in discrimination policies that would prevent the use of the mark by third parties that meet the specifications set by the owner.
  • ✓ Attach a declaration that the control or inspection mark certifies the quality, types or advantages of the goods or services and that it does not indicate the source of the goods or services.
  • ✓ Attach documents specifying the specifications and standards applied by the application filing entity in order to monitor the use of the mark and proving that the application entity is practicing an approved quality assessment program.
  • ✓ A certificate showing the merits of the goods or services certified or required to be certified.
  • ✓ Required Data:(Email-Absher Phone Number-National ID-National Address).