NEWS
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 ...
Saudi Arabia: Implementing Regulations of the Copyright Law Published
In an effort to encourage the creation of art and culture, the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property recently issued the Implementing Regulations of the Copyright Law. The ...
Tanzania: A Focus on the Trademark Landscape
A total of 654 applications were published in the last three issues of the Official Gazette of mainland Tanzania (June to August 2019). Publications within the Gazettes ...
Kuwait: Updated Patent Fees
In an effort to promote innovation in the country, the Patent Office in Kuwait announced an update in the fees for all patent related matters. As per ...
Bahrain: VAT Rate Applied on IP Matters
Starting July 1, 2019, professional charges in Bahrain will be subject to five percent Value Added Tax. This comes after the release of the VAT regulations in ...
