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Iraq: Local Subclassification Dropped
The Iraqi Trademark Office (TMO) has officially discontinued the local subclassification of goods and services—commonly referred to as the alphabetical numbering of class headings—following its adoption of ...
Türkiye: First to Join Belt and Road Accelerated Patent Examination Program
Türkiye has become the first country to participate in the Belt and Road Accelerated Patent Examination Pilot Project, a program designed to fast-track patent applications from Belt ...
Bahrain: Fast-Track Patent Examination Through Korea-Bahrain PPH Program
Bahrain and South Korea have launched a three-year Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program, effective January 15, 2025, to accelerate patent examinations between the two countries. Implemented ...
Saudi Arabia: Accession to the Hague System for Industrial Design Protection
Saudi Arabia has joined the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs, becoming its 99th member. This step simplifies the process for securing industrial design ...
Libya Introduces New Trademark Renewal Fee Structure Effective 2025
In a significant regulatory development, Libya has established the official trademark renewal fee at the equivalent of USD 20,000 in local currency, effective January 1, 2025. Trademark ...
Morocco: Innovation Growth Reflected in Industrial Designs and Patents
Morocco has demonstrated significant progress in intellectual property, as highlighted in the latest report by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). In 2023, the country granted 644 ...
Saudi Arabia: Specialized Courts to Strengthen Business Dispute Resolution
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to establish specialized courts to address business and investment disputes, reinforcing its position as a global business hub under the Vision 2030 ...
Saudi Arabia: Strengthened Collaboration for Trademark Protection at Border Crossings
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) to enhance trademark enforcement at the ...
Yemen: Update on Fees for Additional Goods/Services in Trademark Applications
The Yemeni Trademark Office (TMO) has announced the removal of limitations on the number of goods or services that can be claimed per trademark application. This change ...
