Overview

Amazon’s Brand Registry offers sellers a powerful way to safeguard their intellectual property and unlock advanced listing tools. Starting April 2024, trademarks issued by Egypt’s Patent Office (EGYPO) – whether already registered or still pending – can be used to enroll in the program. Sellers with Egyptian trademarks must enter the exact details from official certificates or payment receipts, or their applications risk rejection.

Key Points

• Eligibility of Egyptian marks — Trademarks issued by EGYPO, including both fully registered and pending applications, qualify for Brand Registry enrollment.
• WIPO‑designated marks accepted — A trademark filed through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) that lists Egypt as the designated country can also be used.
• Exact name match required — The brand name entered in the Brand Registry form must be identical, character for character, to the name shown on the EGYPO certificate or receipt.
• Two status options only — Only “registered” and “pending” statuses are accepted; abandoned, cancelled, or expired marks are ineligible.
• Word and design marks supported — Initial enrollment accepts either a word mark (text only) or a design mark (logo or graphic); additional mark types can be added later.
• Specific numbers needed — Registered marks require the registration number from the certificate, while pending marks need the application number from the payment receipt.

How to Enroll an Egyptian Trademark in Amazon Brand Registry

1. Gather official documentation — Locate the electronic registration certificate for a registered trademark or the payment receipt for a pending application. For example, a seller with a pending “NileCraft” mark would open the PDF receipt that shows the application number EGY‑2023‑01567.
2. Select the Egyptian office — In the Brand Registry portal, choose “Egypt – Egyptian Patent Office (EGYPO)” from the trademark office dropdown. This tells Amazon to validate the mark against the correct jurisdiction.