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MENA: Patent Cheat Sheet
Given the improving patent landscape and developing economies of the countries in the Middle East and North Africa, the region is posited as a very attractive market ...
Saudi Arabia: Eid Al Fitr Office Hours
The Saudi Trademark and Patent Offices and the GCC Patent Office announced that they will be closed from June 23 to July 8, 2017 in observance of Eid Al ...
Jordan: PCT Enters Into Force
After years of preparation, workshops, and meetings, Jordan has finally taken the leap and acceded to the Patent Cooperation Treaty on March 9, 2017. Given that the ...
GCC: Strengthening the Patent System
The General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council signed a new memorandum of understanding with the Intellectual Property Office of the People's Republic of China on May ...
Kuwait: A Ray of Hope
The Kuwaiti Patent Office announced that, in collaboration with the Gulf Cooperation Council Patent Office, they have completed the formality examination for all pending Kuwaiti patent applications. ...
Iraq: Revised Formalities for Trademark Registrations in Class 5
The Trademark Office in Iraq recently announced that a legalized copy of the home registration certificate must be submitted in support of trademark applications in class 5 ...
MENA: USTR 301 Special Report
The Office of the United States Trade Representative published the 2017 Special 301 Report on April 28, 2017, reviewing global developments on trade and intellectual property. Only ...
Turkey: Implementing Regulations of New Law Enter Into Force
Following the adoption of Law no. 6769 on the Protection of Industrial Property Rights earlier this year, the Implementing Regulations of the Law entered into force on ...
UAE: Improving the Patent Landscape
The United Arab Emirates recently signed a cooperation agreement with South Korea aimed towards improving the national patent landscape in the UAE. The news follows an announcement ...
