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Mattar Law Firm, Lebanon
Mattar Law Firm is a leading law firm in Lebanon with an international presence known in the legal field by renowned jurists and businessmen. With more than 60 years of Experience, Our Team of Lebanese and international lawyers offers world-class legal services in expansive fields of law practice. We strive to offer to our clientele, which ranges from large multinationals to individuals, the most efficient business solutions and resolve their litigation in success.
By handling the most important legal cases in Lebanon, the MENA region and Worldwide, we remain committed to our values & morality of the lawyer’s profession which are, certainly, the secret of our perseverance and reputation. Numerous experienced lawyers and attorneys, each specialized in his domain, are currently ready to serve our clientele in all fields of law.
Mattar law firm is a Lebanese-based firm established by Salah A. Mattar back in the sixties. Today MLF is a full-service law firm practicing in Lebanon and abroad, along with several branches, law associates, and attorneys worldwide. With its history of more than 60 years & its Award of the Golden Medal by the Beirut Bar Association of lawyers, Mattar Law Firm has evolved into a leading, global international law firm with clients from all over the world offering quality legal services and solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.
A Tradition of Legal Excellence throughout generations is not our slogan, it is who we are.
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Golden Medal by the Beirut Bar Association of Lawyers.
The utmost reward for lawyers in Lebanon, crowning a career of more than 60 years of legal practice.
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World Lifetime Achievement Award
Distinguished award for achievements done in the legal fields as lawyers in Lebanon and on an international level.
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Universal Award of Accomplishment
Exceptional award recognizing accomplishments in the legal career in Lebanon & abroad.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Rare award for lifetime achievements in the lawyers’ profession and the professional career.
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Our Practice Areas OfSpecialization
Mattar law firm, with more than 60 years of experience, will provide the best legal services to its clients in the following areas of practice.
Trademarks in Lebanon
When creating a business or similar venture, one important aspect of marketability is how recognizable the brand is. A “swoosh” brings to mind a certain sportswear manufacturer, and golden arches go hand in hand with fast food. These symbols or designs are trademarks, which are protected by law in nearly every country, including Lebanon.
The Lebanese laws provides protection to trademarks that have been registered at the Office of Intellectual Property in the ministry of economy. When such a trademark has been registered, any encroachment upon that property may bring criminal action against the perpetrator. An experienced Lebanese lawyer can help you find registered trademarks to avoid legal complications when applying for a new trademark.
In order to ascertain the legitimacy of the trademark, the Office of Intellectual Property must hold that a new trademark is neither generic nor likely to be confused with an existing trademark. Their decision is allowed to be opposed on the basis of unfair competition, and an attempt to register a trademark may be met with a legal court battle. If a trademark is found legitimate and registered, it will remain valid for ten years from the filing date and may be renewed for another term.
There are certain restrictions on a trademark. For example, it must not use national or foreign emblems or any design that may breach the public standard of morality.
The lawyers in Lebanon at Mattar Law firm have experience in trademark registration and trademark disputes. Contact us today for a consultation.