NEWS
Egypt: Taking the Fast Lane on the Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program with Japan
The Egyptian Patent Office (EGYPO) and the Japanese Patent Office (JPO) began a two-year Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program on June 1, 2015. The PPH allows an ...
Jordan: Electronic Transactions Now Possible
The Electronic Transactions Law No. 15 of 2015 entered into force in Jordan on May 15, 2015. Article 4 of the law stipulates that ministries and other ...
Algeria: E-Filing of International Applications
The Algerian Patent Office will begin receiving and processing international applications in electronic form on July 1, 2015.Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please ...
Iran & Syria: Licence to Protect Your IPR
Current sanctions by the United States do not prohibit the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in Iran and Syria. Payments to protect IPR can be ...
Jordan: New Drug and Pharmacy Law Ratified
Jordan recently amended the Drug and Pharmacy Law No. 24 of 2015 that came into effect on May 18, 2015. The main amendments include sanctions imposed on ...
Oman: Protecting New Plant Varieties
Oman recently published the implementing regulations of Royal Decree No. 49 of 2009 promulgating the Law on the Protection of Breeders’ Rights in New Varieties of Plants. ...
Oman: Country Insights
With coasts along the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf, Oman occupies a regional position of great importance. The Omani peninsula of Musandam sits on a strategic ...
Saba Intellectual Property Participates in INTA 2015
Saba Intellectual Property was represented by a team of nine members from our regional offices at the annual meeting of the International Trademark Association in San Diego. ...
UAE: Increase in Official Fees
Pursuant to Ministerial Resolution no. 9 of 2015, the official fees for trademark matters have doubled almost across the board in comparison with their current level. The ...
