Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 531

A decision refusing registration of a trademark or making it conditional. Challenging it before the Court of First Instance within thirty days from the date on which the applicant for registration is notified thereof. Article 71/1 of Law 68/1980. - Priority in filing an application to register a trademark. The decisive criterion for enjoying legal protection for the trademark sought to be registered, immediately upon filing the application. Prior use of the trademark or its registration in another country. Not taken into account. Article 62/6 of the amended Commercial Code.