FAQ: Can a company request the cancellation of someone else’s registered trademark if it believes the mark is a copy of its own?

Answer: Yes, it can — within five years from the date of registration of the disputed mark.

According to Article 18 of Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks, a party that previously used a trademark may request the cancellation of a similar or identical registered mark if:

- it misleads consumers, and

- it is used without the express or implied consent of the original trademark owner.

Relevant case law:

Case No. 306 of 2025 / Federal Supreme Court / Administrative