NEWS
Lebanon: Updated POA Requirements
Lebanon declared a revision of the power of attorney authentication requirement on March 21, 2015. The memo, issued by the Ministry of Economy and Trade, stated that ...
UAE: Speeding Up the Opposition Process
The United Arab Emirates began the implementation of a special project to clear the backlog of pending opposition cases. Through this project, the trademark office aims to ...
Qatar: Patent Official Fees Due
The Intellectual Property Office in Qatar announced that filing fees, substantive examination fees, and accumulated annuities related to patent applications filed before January 12, 2015, must be ...
Morocco: Protection of Geographical Indications
Morocco concluded an agreement with the European Union concerning the protection of food and agricultural products produced in specific geographical locations. The geographical indications agreement has yet ...
Morocco: European Patents Recognized
Morocco became the first country not signed up to the European Patent Organization to validate European Patents beginning March 1, 2015. European applications and patents administered by ...
Saudi Arabia: PCT National Phase Entry Begins on Schedule
The Saudi Patent Office accepted the first PCT national stage entry on February 3, 2015. We are pleased to announce that our local affiliate in Riyadh, in ...
Morocco: Laying Down the Law (Update)
Morocco issued Law No. 23-13 on December 18, 2014, which amends and completes Law No. 17-97 of 2000. The new law entered to force on the date ...
Morocco: Laying Down the Law
Morocco issued Industrial Property Law No. 23-13 on December 18, 2014, which amends and completes Law No. 17-97 of 2000. The new law entered into force on ...
Algeria: Adjustment of Official Fees
The Algerian Trademark Office revised the official fees for filing trademark applications in colors and for responding to office actions. The new rates are effective as of ...
