NEWS
Jordan: Drop in Official Fees
The Jordanian government reversed the decision it took in December 2009 to substantially increase the official fees on all trademark-related matters in the country. The new rates ...
Oman: Increase in Official Fees
The Omani Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued on May 16, 2010 Resolution no. 51/2010 regarding the official fees schedule in connection with Industrial Property Law no. ...
Saudi Arabia: Now Offering Arabic Domain Names
The Saudi Network Information Center (SaudiNIC) will begin accepting applications for Arabic domain names starting May 31, 2010. Registration will consist of two phases: · Sunrise Period: ...
Oman: Trademark Office Adopts 9th Edition
The Omani Trademark Office has recently shifted its trademark classification system from Nice's 8th edition to Nice's 9th Edition. Most of the updates in class headings between ...
Bahrain: Design Annuities for the First Time
The Bahraini Patent Office will start accepting design annuity payments for the first time in the country. The maintenance fee will be due annually on the anniversary ...
Saba IP Attending INTA 2010
The International Trademark Association (INTA) will hold its 132nd annual meeting in Boston, USA from May 22 till May 26, 2010. Representatives from Saba & Co. IP ...
UAE: Recognition for Two Years in a Row
For the second consecutive year, our Saba Office in the UAE receives an award of recognition from the Dubai Customs and the Ministry of Economy during the ...
Bahrain: Take Note of the Deadline
According to a recent notification issued by the Bahraini Patent Office, all patent annuity fees should be settled by no later than April 30, 2010. The Office ...
Oman: Annuity Fees Deadline Extended
The Patent Office has recently extended the deadline to settle the cumulative patent annuities from April 1 to July 1, 2010. The cumulative annuity fees include those ...
