NEWS
MENA: Patenting in an Innovation Hub
Over the past several years, almost every country in the MENA region has updated, revamped or introduced new patent laws in regards to pharma; with many adopting ...
Saudi Arabia: Final Step Towards Regional Trademark Law
The new GCC Trademark Law and Implementing Regulations were published in the Saudi Official Gazette on July 1, 2016. The Law is expected to enter into force ...
MENA: No Smokescreens for Big Tobacco’s IP Protection
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is a lucrative but competitive market for the tobacco industry, with cases fought over the tiniest elements of packaging. Global brands should ...
Djibouti: Onboard the PCT Train
Djibouti became the 150th member of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) on June 23, 2016. The Treaty is expected to enter into force on September 23, 2016. ...
Oman: New Trade Name Regulations
Pursuant to Ministerial Decision no. 124/2016, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) in Oman now has the authority to cancel or ask the applicant to alter ...
Kuwait: Final GCC Country with PCT Membership
Kuwait became the 149th member of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) on June 9, 2016, and the sixth Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member state to accede to ...
Syria: Increase in Official Fees
Pursuant to Ministerial Decision no. 1171 of 2016, the official fees of trademarks and designs have increased in Syria. The new rates became effective as of May ...
Bahrain: Substantial Increase in Official Fees and Introduction of Online Publication
Pursuant to Ministerial Decree no. 65 of 2016 approving the Implementing Regulations of the GCC Trademark Law, the official fees for trademark related matters have increased significantly ...
Iraq: Formalities for Class 5 Applications Revised
Pursuant to an official notification issued by the Ministry of Health on April 3, 2016, which was addressed to the Industrial Property Office, a revised set of ...
