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MENA: Establishing Bona Fide Use
This article focuses on the bona fide use requirement in the Middle East region, and how the practice differs from that of the US, beginning first with ...
Libya: Reinstatement of Expired Trademark Registrations
The TMO has now reportedly opened the door until December 31, 2015 for the reinstatement of trademark registrations which have expired in the years 2013 to 2015. ...
UAE: Trademark Registration Going Online
Trademark applications and renewals may be submitted electronically at the UAE Trademark Office as of December 6, 2015. The new process involves uploading an electronic application to ...
Iran: Remember to Seal the Deal
The Iranian Intellectual Property Office announced that all translated documents, including power of attorney, must bear the seal of the Iranian consulate on every page or at ...
MENA: Evaluating Risks and Opportunities for Pharmaceutical Patenting
Three primary criteria exist for a pharmaceutical company to examine when formulating a marketing strategy; these are as follows: market size and growth, protection of intellectual property ...
MENA: Navigating Pharmaceutical Trademark Protection
Protecting pharmaceutical marks in the Middle East is a challenging, labor-intensive process, which requires special consideration and handling. However, with high imports of branded drugs and soaring ...
Iran: Roadmap to an IPR Protection Arsenal
Iran, is the second-largest nation in the Middle East. Iran shares borders with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey, and Iraq. The country has a coastline ...
MENA: Sweet Success for Confectionery Trademarks
The Middle East and North Africa is a lucrative but competitive market for confectioners, with cases fought over the tiniest elements of packaging. Global brands should familiarize ...
Saudi Arabia: Online Filing of Trademark Renewals
Trademark renewals are expected to be filed online in Saudi Arabia by the end of the year. There have been a number of unconfirmed reports that the ...
