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Libya: Trademark Office Resumes Operations Following Temporary Suspension
The Libyan Trademark Office, which had temporarily suspended acceptance of trademark applications due to its administrative transfer to the Commercial Registry, has officially resumed operations as of ...
Saudi Arabia: 3.6 Million Products Seized for Trademark Law Violations
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) reported the seizure of over 3.6 million products infringing the Trademark Law following more than 2,000 inspection visits in 51 ...
Qatar: Investment and Trade Court Signs Cooperation Agreement with WIPO
The Investment and Trade Court in Qatar has signed a cooperation agreement with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center. The agreement was concluded by Court President Judge ...
Saudi Arabia: Guidelines on Copyright Principles for AI-Related Works
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has issued Guidelines on Copyright Principles for AI-Related Works (June 2025), clarifying its position on how copyright protection applies to ...
Lebanon: Simplified Trademark Assignment Procedure
The Lebanese Trademarks Office has introduced a key change to the procedure for recording trademark assignments. Rights holders are no longer required to submit the original registration ...
Zanzibar: Revised Official IP Fees Effective August 11, 2025
The Zanzibar Industrial Property Office (ZIPO), operating under the Zanzibar Business and Property Registration Agency (BPRA), has issued revised official fees for intellectual property services. The new ...
Ethiopia: Paris Convention Accession Signals IP Reform Push
Ethiopia has officially become a signatory to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, with the agreement set to enter into force on August 15, ...
Jordan: Amendments to Plant Variety Registration Regulations
The Ministry of Agriculture in Jordan has issued amendments to the plant variety registration regulations, published on July 16, 2025, which will take effect on August 16, ...
Libya: Trademark Office Temporarily Suspends Operations Following Administrative Transfer
A recent decision by the Libyan Council of Ministers has transferred the powers of the Trademark Office to the Commercial Registry, prompting a temporary suspension in the ...
