NEWS
Annuities Go Digital in Kuwait
The Kuwait Patent Office (KPO) has announced that the online portal is now operational for the payment of annuities. To keep their applications and patents valid, owners ...
Saba IP and RAK DED: A Winning Partnership for IP Protection
Saba IP has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) to combat commercial fraud and counterfeiting of ...
Announcement of the Passing of Suhail F. Saba, Partner, Friend, and Colleague
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Suhail F. Saba, a cherished partner, friend, and colleague to us all. Throughout his remarkable career, ...
Linking the Dots: Navigating the Patent Linkage System in Saudi Arabia
To ensure smooth patent linkage and prevent conflicts, pharmaceutical and biotech companies are encouraged to disclose any relevant Saudi and/or Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) patents when applying ...
Iraq: Sounds Like Arabic
The Trademark Office (TMO) in Iraq announced that trademark applications filed in Latin script must include the Arabic transliteration of the mark. This update, which applies to ...
Updated Classification of Trademarks and Industrial Designs in Gaza
The Ministry of National Economy in Gaza recently announced that it is adopting the 11th Edition of the Nice Classification and the 10th Edition of Locarno Classification. ...
Record or Perish: New Anti-Counterfeiting Measures in Kenya
The Kenyan Anti-Counterfeiting Authority (ACA) recently reaffirmed that the businesses that export goods to Kenya must record their intellectual property rights (IPR) with the authority as of ...
Back to the GCCPO: Patent Updates from Bahrain and Kuwait
The Gulf Cooperation Council Patent Office (GCCPO) recently announced that it will start accepting new filings and performing formality and substantive examination pursuant to the amended law ...
Saudi Arabia: Apostille Convention Enters into Force
As part of the ongoing national campaign to ease market entry and promote the growth of the private sector, Saudi Arabia acceded to The Hague Convention Abolishing ...
