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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 ...
Yemen: Increase in Publication Fees
The Patent and Trademark Office in Yemen announced an increase in the official publication fees of trademark, patent, and industrial design applications. The new rates will apply ...
Tunisia: Increase in Official Fees
Following the recently published and implemented increase in industrial design fees in Tunisia, sources at the Patent and Trademark Office (INNORPI) alluded to an upcoming increase in ...
UAE: Revised Official Fees
Pursuant to Cabinet Decision no. 51 of 2019, the United Arab Emirates announced a revision in the official fees for all services offered by the Ministry of ...
Djibouti: Small Country, Big Ambitions
With an area of 23,200 square kilometers, it is easy to overlook Djibouti on a map. Despite its size, this small country occupies an unrivaled regional role ...
Maghreb: What You Need to Know About Patents in an Emerging Region Full of Possibilities
The Maghreb region, known for its touristic and historical sites, along with its considerable proximity to Europe, has been experiencing its own industrial revolution over the span ...
