NEWS
Syria: New Implementing Regulations Out
The regulations implementing the new Law on Patents, Utility Models, Integrated Circuits and Layouts (Law no. 18 of 2012) have recently been drafted. For your information, the ...
Turkey: Customs Recordal Possible
The recordal of trademarks is possible at the Turkish Customs. As such, trademarks will be placed on watch, and products bearing the recorded mark or bearing a ...
Bahrain: Authorities on the Lookout
The Bahraini Customs Authorities seized a significant volume of counterfeits with an estimated market value of USD 300 000. The confiscated goods included a range of items ...
Saudi Arabia: A Review of the Patent Protection System
Saudi Arabia is the largest and richest of the Gulf States. Its wealth derives mainly from its vast reserves of oil and natural gas, which places the ...
Qatar: Industrial Property Office Is Relocating
The Industrial Property Office in Qatar is now moving to new premises. As a result of this move, the flow of work is expected to be interrupted. ...
UAE: TMO Operations Back to Normal
The Trademark Office in UAE has completed its setup in order to accommodate the WIPO Industrial Property Automation System (IPAS), an adaptable system which is used to ...
Iran: Revision of Formalities
The Trademark Office in Iran announced that, effective immediately, a certified copy of the commercial extract must be submitted in support of the trademark applications in the ...
Oman: Adopting 10th Edition of Nice Classification
The Omani Trademark Office has recently announced that the country is now adopting the 10th edition of the Nice International Classification for Goods and Services which entered ...
Oman: Formal Examination Begins
The Omani Patent Office has recently started formal examination of all pending patent applications. All applicants are required to bring their files in line with the new ...
