In brief
Governs reserving, registering, protecting, transferring and cancelling trade names, with violations, penalties and appeals, replacing the Trade Names Law of 1420H.
Summary of the law
Key points
- A refusal to reserve or register a name must state its reasons and be notified to the applicant (Article 5).
- Any decision under the law may be challenged before the competent court within 30 days (Article 18).
Penalties
- The violations in Article 14 carry fines of up to SAR 50,000, which may be doubled on repetition, taking into account seriousness and the size of the business.
A plain-language summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm, focused on the violations and problems that come up most in daily life. It is not a substitute for the official text or for legal advice.
What it covers
- Reserving and registering a name
- Protection and transfer
- Violations and fines
- Appeals
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/83 · 19/3/1446H
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Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
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