Abstract:
The Sound Trademarks are considered as symbols or audible invisible signals that are
used to distinguish products, commodities and services, although they are contradicting
the traditional rule that requires the necessity of visual recognition of the signals or symbols.
The registration process of these sound trademarks forms one of the challenges under
the legislative differences in that regard; Althoug TRIPs allows registration of sound
trademarks, yet some legistators prevent such registration, where as others adopt a more
moderate position.
This study reached an important conclusion by confirming the capability of these
trademarks to distinguish products, services and goods in spite of the difficulties associated
with the registration process and in-coming usage by consumers. In addition, the legislation
that do not take these trademarks into consideration recommend allowing registration thereof
in line with modern legislation and technological development reflected in various products,
goods and services that are compatible with the nature of the respective trademarks.