# FD004 — Trademark Status

> **Status**: Kit prepared, filing NOT submitted
> **Owner**: Counsel (via FD002 engagement)
> **Deadline**: Week 3

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## Marks to File

| Mark | Script | Classes | Priority |
|------|--------|---------|----------|
| **Dealix** | Latin | 9, 35, 42 (+41 if community) | P1 |
| **ديلكس** | Arabic | 9, 35, 42 (+41 if community) | P1 |

### Class Rationale

| Class | Scope | Why |
|-------|-------|-----|
| 9 | Software, downloadable apps | Core SaaS product |
| 35 | Business management, sales assistance | Revenue operations platform |
| 42 | SaaS, data analytics, design & development | Cloud-hosted intelligence |
| 41 | Training & education (future) | Only if Dealix Academy launches |

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## Jurisdictions

### Primary (file immediately)
- **SAIP** (Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property) — KSA
- **Madrid Protocol** basic application — required to extend regionally via single filing

### Secondary (file within 6 months if KSA accepted)
- **UAE Ministry of Economy** — Dubai + Abu Dhabi
- **QIPO** — Qatar
- **Kuwait DIPI** — Kuwait
- **Egypt TMO** — Egypt (Wave E)

### Tertiary (file only if expansion materializes)
- EUIPO (EU) — if European customers materialize
- USPTO — if US fundraise happens

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## Prior Art Check (due before filing)

Counsel must verify:

1. **SAIP database**: no confusingly similar KSA marks in classes 9, 35, 42
2. **WIPO Global Brand Database**: no blocking international registrations
3. **Google/DuckDuckGo**: no existing products branded "Dealix" in enterprise SaaS
4. **GitHub/npm/domain**: check technical trademark conflicts

### Known risk
- "Dealix" appears in some non-SaaS contexts (auto dealerships, games). Counsel to confirm non-confusingly-similar in classes 9/35/42.

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## Budget

| Line item | Cost (est.) |
|-----------|-------------|
| SAIP filing, per class, per mark | 3,000–5,000 SAR |
| 2 marks × 3 classes × SAIP = | 18,000–30,000 SAR |
| Madrid Protocol basic (if via SAIP home) | 10,000–15,000 SAR |
| Counsel professional fees | 15,000–30,000 SAR |
| **Total Phase 1 filing** | **45,000–75,000 SAR** |

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## Materials Already Prepared

See `docs/legal/templates/TRADEMARK_FILING_KIT.md` for:
- Logo specimens (Latin + Arabic)
- Mark descriptions
- Class statements (draft text per WIPO Nice classification)
- Proof of first use (product screenshots, manifesto, marketing pages)

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## Decision Record (FILL AFTER FILING)

- **SAIP application number(s)**: ________________
- **Filing date**: ________________
- **Counsel of record**: ________________
- **Priority date**: ________________
- **Expected examination**: ~12 months from filing
- **Renewal due**: +10 years from registration