NEWS
Tanzania: Reinforces Cooperation with ARIPO
Tanzania has reaffirmed its engagement with the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) following recent discussions in Harare aimed at strengthening coordination on intellectual property and innovation ...
OAPI: Regional Innovation Network Launched with WIPO Support
The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), has launched a regional network of Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) ...
Morocco: Participation in WIPO AI Infrastructure Initiative
Morocco has joined the launch of the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Interchange (AIII), an initiative led by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) aimed at addressing the operational ...
Cabo Verde: New Industrial Property Code Adopted
Cabo Verde has enacted a new Industrial Property Code under Legislative Decree No. 2/2025, replacing the 2007 framework. The reform aims to modernize the country’s IP system ...
UAE, Qatar, Bahrain: Temporary Extensions Granted for Submission of Legalized Documents
Authorities in the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain are granting temporary extensions for the submission of legalized documents in cases where applicants are unable to meet prescribed deadlines. ...
UAE, Oman: Green Corridor Activated for Cargo via Omani Ports
Dubai Customs has issued Customs Notice No. 04/2026 announcing the activation of a “Green Corridor” between the Emirate of Dubai and the seaports of the Sultanate of ...
UAE: Temporary Extension Granted for Submission of Legalized Documents
The UAE Ministry of Economy has issued Administrative Decision No. (2) of 2026, confirming that temporary extensions may be granted for certain trademark services where applicants are ...
UAE: Ras Al Khaimah Intensifies Trademark Enforcement at Retail Level
Authorities in Ras Al Khaimah have stepped up retail-level enforcement against trademark infringement, resulting in the removal of a large volume of infringing goods from the market ...
Oman: Domain Registration Requirements Relaxed for Foreign Entities
Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has revised the requirements for registering country-code domain names. Foreign companies may now register domains under .om, .com.om, and .co.om without holding ...
