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UAE: EPA Talks with Japan Include IP Provisions
The third round of negotiations for the Japan–United Arab Emirates Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) took place in Tokyo from June 2 to 4, 2025. Officials from both ...
Syria: Reassessing IP Strategy in a Reshaped Legal Landscape
Following an extended period of regulatory uncertainty and restricted engagement in Syria, the current landscape is gradually evolving in a manner that warrants renewed attention from rights ...
Jordan: Steady Growth in Patent and Trademark Activity in Q1 2025
Jordan registered 20 new patents and 999 trademark applications in the first quarter of 2025, building on the 111 patents and 5,687 trademarks filed in 2024, according ...
Saudi Arabia: SAIP Reports Surge in IP Filings and Registrations in 2024
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has released its 2024 Intellectual Property Information Statistical Report, revealing a 13.33% increase in patent applications compared to the previous ...
UAE: First Collective Management Organization for Music Rights Licensed
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has licensed its first Collective Management Organization (CMO) for music rights, marking a significant step toward structured royalty collection and enhanced protection ...
UAE: Launch of Geographical Indications System to Protect National Products
The United Arab Emirates has introduced its first federal Geographical Indications (GI) system, marking a significant advancement in the nation's intellectual property framework. This initiative aims to ...
Iraq: Customs Authority Introduces Measures to Streamline Trade Environment
The Iraqi Customs Authority has announced new procedural measures to enhance the country’s import and export environment. These updates aim to reduce administrative bottlenecks and improve the ...
Saudi Arabia: Significant Jump in 2025 International IP Index
Saudi Arabia has climbed to 40th place in the 2025 edition of the Global Intellectual Property Index, published by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Kingdom recorded ...
Pakistan: Inventor Assistance Program Launched to Support Local Innovation
Pakistan has launched a new Inventor Assistance Program aimed at supporting under-resourced innovators seeking patent protection. The initiative provides legal and technical guidance to individual inventors, with ...
