NEWS
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 ...
Türkiye: New Regulation on Plant Variety Registration Now in Effect
The Regulation on Registration of Plant Varieties came into force on September 17, 2024, as published in Official Gazette No. 32665, replacing the previous regulation. This updated ...
Oman: Comprehensive National IP Strategy Launched
Oman has introduced its National Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to foster innovation and protect intellectual property rights. The strategy was ...
Dubai Launches New IP Hub to Empower Innovators
Dubai has unveiled the Dubai Intellectual Property Hub (DIPH), the UAE’s first centralized platform for managing intellectual property and intangible assets. This initiative aims to support entrepreneurs, ...
GCC: New WIPO Publishing System Enhances Patent Application Access
The Secretariat General for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) has introduced the WIPO Publish System, revolutionizing the electronic publishing of patent ...
Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Design Law Treaty Adopted to Streamline Global Design Protection
The Riyadh Design Law Treaty, finalized during a diplomatic conference in Riyadh on November 22, 2024, represents a significant milestone in global intellectual property protection. However, it ...
