Trademark & IP Translation
Jeddah is a major retail and trading market. Global brands enter it through local agents, and Saudi brands grow from it into the Gulf, Egypt, Turkey and beyond. Protecting a mark in either direction runs through documents in the registering office’s language: registration certificates, priority documents, powers of attorney, oppositions and patent specifications. Trademark translation needs precise terminology and an awareness that one word in a list of goods and services can widen or narrow protection. At Almadani Translation’s Jeddah branch we translate intellectual property documents as certified, stamped and signed translations, reviewed by a second translator, with a non-disclosure agreement on request.
Requests received 24/7
Who is this for?
- Saudi brand owners registering abroad who need the Saudi registration certificate and priority documents in English or the destination country’s language
- Foreign companies and their agents in Jeddah filing documents issued abroad with the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, where an Arabic translation is required
- Registration agents and IP consultancies that need certified translations of client files
- Inventors, universities and start-ups needing patent applications and specifications translated
- Parties to licence and franchise agreements that include rights to use a mark
Documents we translate
| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| Trademark registration certificate | Registration number, class, protection and expiry dates |
| List of goods and services | Using established terms from the international classification |
| Priority document | Dates and numbers as written |
| Power of attorney for the registration agent | The scope of authority, word for word |
| Oppositions and appeals | Arguments and references without rewording |
| Patent application and specification | Claims, drawings and reference numerals |
| Licence and assignment agreements | Scope of use, term and territory |
| Evidence of use | Invoices, catalogues, marketing materials |
The mark itself is not always translated
A brand name is a registered word, not text to be translated. So:
- We keep the mark exactly as it is in its original letters, adding a transliteration in brackets if requested
- We describe figurative elements such as the logo and colours where they appear in the certificate or application, without interpreting them
- We do not freely translate a registered slogan; we carry it over and add its meaning in a note if the authority needs it
The list of goods and services: where protection lives
The list of goods and services defines the scope of protection. Rendering “clothing” as “sportswear” narrows it, and turning “cosmetics” into “care products” may be rejected as unclear. So we use the established terms of the Nice International Classification of goods and services, keep class numbers and item order as in the original, and have the second translator review the list item by item.
Patents
A patent specification is technical and legal at once: a description of the invention, numbered claims, and drawings with reference numerals. We translate the claims carefully so their meaning is neither widened nor narrowed, keep reference numerals consistent between text and drawings, and use a technical glossary for the field. For related engineering documents see technical and industrial translation.
The registering office’s requirements
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property in the Kingdom, and registration offices elsewhere, each set their own language, attestation and deadline rules. We provide the certified translation; check procedural requirements with the office or your registration agent.
How to order
- Send the documents as PDFs to WhatsApp +966 56 944 2222 or info@almadanitranslation.co.
- Specify the language, the registering office and any filing deadline.
- Receive your quote and delivery time.
- Get the translation electronically, and stamped copies by delivery or from the branch.
Branch: Office 8, 3rd Floor, 8153 Prince Sultan Rd, 5152 Al Basatin, Jeddah · Sunday to Thursday 10:00 to 16:00 · WhatsApp around the clock
Why Almadani Translation in Jeddah
- License No. 64, since 1982, more than 20,000 clients
- A non-disclosure agreement for patent applications before publication
- A second translator reviews goods lists and claims
- Listed on the translator lists of the British Embassy and the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh (acceptance is decided by the receiving authority)
- From and into any language, including Chinese, Turkish, Korean and European languages
FAQ
Do you translate the brand name into Arabic?
We usually keep it in its original letters, adding a transliteration or meaning if the authority asks.
I have a deadline to answer an opposition. Can you rush it?
Yes. Tell us the deadline when you order and we confirm delivery with the quote; urgent orders carry an extra fee.
Is my patent application safe before publication?
We sign a non-disclosure agreement on request and limit access to the translator and reviewer.
Do you register trademarks?
No. We only translate; registration goes through the competent authority or a registration agent.
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