NEWS
UAE: Steady March towards an Online Environment
Given the recent trend in going paperless, the Trademark Office in the United Arab Emirates announced that, as of October 6, 2019, the following services will be ...
Ethiopia: IP is an Important Avenue for Supporting the Economy
Ethiopia, the second most populous country in Africa, is one of the fastest growing states among the 188 International Monetary Fund member countries. This growth, which has ...
Kuwait: Implementing Regulations of the Copyright Law Published
In an effort to encourage the creation of art and culture, the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters recently issued the Implementing Regulations of the Copyright ...
Saudi Arabia: You Can Trademark Your Surname Now
The Trademark Office in Saudi Arabia recently announced that the definition of a trademark has been broadened and now allows the registration of surnames as marks. The ...
Saudi Arabia: Patent Grievances Committee Established
As part of the country’s efforts in advancing its IP procurement, Saudi Arabia established the Patent Grievances Committee. Pursuant to Article 35 of the Law of Patents, ...
UAE: Official Fees Waived for Some Patent and Industrial Design Matters
Pursuant to Cabinet Decision no. 51 of 2019, the Patent Office in the United Arab Emirates has started the implementation of the waiver/reduction in the official fees ...
Cyprus: Upgraded Electronic Platform for Trademarks
The Trademark Office in Cyprus upgraded its existing online services on July 15, 2019, bringing improved e-filing and online services for trademarks. The upgraded system benefits users ...
Egypt: Seeking to Join the UPOV Agreement
Egypt recently amended Law no. 82 of 2002 on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in an effort to join the UPOV Agreement and change its status ...
Jordan: Enhancement of Customs Security at Aqaba Special Economic Zone
In the scope of the country’s continuous efforts to create competent border enforcement measures, Jordan signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Japan to enhance the Customs security ...
