NEWS
UAE: AED 8.7 billion Worth of Counterfeit Goods Seized
Dubai Police's Economic Crimes Department has significantly ramped up its efforts against intellectual property violations, registering 1,297 cases and seizing counterfeit goods worth approximately AED 8.7 billion ...
Saudi Arabia: 3,317 Sites Blocked Over Intellectual Property Breaches
In a significant crackdown on intellectual property breaches, Saudi Arabia has blocked 3,317 websites and seized over 41 million counterfeit items, demonstrating a robust enforcement campaign by ...
Pakistan: Enhancing Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement with Kyrgyzstan
In a move to strengthen Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) enforcement, Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have reached an agreement to boost bilateral cooperation. Strategic Initiatives and Collaboration The talks ...
Saudi Arabia: SAIP Implements New Rejection Procedure for Trademark Applications
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has recently updated its procedure for handling rejected trademark applications. Previously, when a trademark application was denied, the applicant had ...
Algeria: New VAT Rate on Official Fees
As of March 29, 2024, the Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) has started applying a 19 percent VAT rate on all official fees associated with ...
Jordan: Analyzing the Impact of Customs Reforms on Intellectual Property Rights and Brand Protection
Jordan has made notable strides in reforming its customs enforcement over the past year, addressing a significant volume of customs violations, including a substantial number of smuggling ...
Saudi Arabia: Enhanced IP Landscape with New Designs Law
In a significant move towards bolstering its intellectual property regime, Saudi Arabia has introduced amendments to its law governing Patents, Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Varieties, and ...
Revisions to IP Fees and Trademark Terms in Lebanon
Effective February 15, 2024, Lebanon enacted Law No. 324, revising the fee structure for intellectual property rights and shortening the trademark protection term. The key changes under ...
Temporary Trademark Office Opened in Sudan to Facilitate Application Processing
Sudan has recently taken proactive steps to maintain the continuity of trademark application processing despite challenges posed by current circumstances. Recognizing ongoing inaccessibility of the main office ...
