NEWS
Algeria: New VAT Rate on Official Fees
As of March 29, 2024, the Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) has started applying a 19 percent VAT rate on all official fees associated with ...
Jordan: Analyzing the Impact of Customs Reforms on Intellectual Property Rights and Brand Protection
Jordan has made notable strides in reforming its customs enforcement over the past year, addressing a significant volume of customs violations, including a substantial number of smuggling ...
Saudi Arabia: Enhanced IP Landscape with New Designs Law
In a significant move towards bolstering its intellectual property regime, Saudi Arabia has introduced amendments to its law governing Patents, Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Varieties, and ...
Revisions to IP Fees and Trademark Terms in Lebanon
Effective February 15, 2024, Lebanon enacted Law No. 324, revising the fee structure for intellectual property rights and shortening the trademark protection term. The key changes under ...
Temporary Trademark Office Opened in Sudan to Facilitate Application Processing
Sudan has recently taken proactive steps to maintain the continuity of trademark application processing despite challenges posed by current circumstances. Recognizing ongoing inaccessibility of the main office ...
Simplifying the Trademark Cancellation Process in Türkiye
Türkiye has introduced a pivotal change in its trademark law, effective January 10, 2024, transferring the authority for trademark cancellation actions from the courts to the Turkish ...
Morocco: Maximizing Economic Momentum and IP Innovation
Morocco, strategically positioned at the crossroads of Africa and Europe, exemplifies a harmonious blend of a rich cultural heritage and a forward-looking approach to innovation and development. ...
Myanmar: Navigating New Horizons in the Intellectual Property Landscape
Myanmar is embarking on a significant transformation of its legal and economic scene, with the implementation of new intellectual property laws that promise to reshape how trademarks ...
Iraq’s Strategic Leap in Intellectual Property: Embracing the PCT System
Iraq’s recent accession to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) marks a significant stride in enhancing its intellectual property framework. As of May 31, 2022, Iraq, identified by ...
