NEWS
Say It Loud: First Sound Mark Registered in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) accepted the first sound trademark application in Saudi Arabia, with the sound represented on the application by a musical notation. ...
A Message Concerning the Beirut Explosion
We all experienced the event on August 4, 2020 in a terrifying and disturbing manner, and find ourselves grieving as we tend to our wounds—both physical and ...
Major Strides on the Litigation Scene in Egypt
In the ongoing effort to address the delay in the litigation process, Egypt has been witnessing the issuance of new laws and much-awaited amendments to local legislation. ...
Protecting Employee and Student Inventions in Turkey
With their sights set to promote local innovation and nurture a creative ecosystem, the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TURKPATENT) published a set of guidelines on employee ...
Designing the Future: Industrial Design Law Enters into Force in Qatar
Qatar recently issued Law No. 10 of 2020 on the Protection of Industrial Designs in an effort to expand the intellectual property scene in the country. Prior ...
South Korean Grant to Accelerate Innovation at the Egyptian Patent Office
In its ongoing efforts to advance the intellectual property protection scene, Egypt recently approved a grant of EGP 47 million (around USD 2.9 million) from South Korea. ...
Laying Down the Law in Cyprus
As a much welcomed attempt at improving the intellectual property scene in the country, Cyprus issued the Commercial Trademark Act of 2020. The new Law, along with ...
Implementing Regulations for Compulsory Licensing Issued in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) recently issued a new set of Implementing Regulations for the compulsory licensing of patents. This update comes in light of ...
Not That Slick: Illegal Oil Factory Shut Down in the UAE
In their ongoing efforts to enforce intellectual property rights and protect consumers, the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) seized counterfeit synthetic engine oil worth AED ...
