Kuwait: Going Paperless at the Patent Office
As more and more patent offices in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) evolve with updated laws, regulations or systems, the services they provide improve and become more streamlined and efficient....
All Aboard the PCT Train, Next Stop Iraq
...requirements and deadlines applicable to the national entry of PCT applications remain to be seen. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Saudi Arabia: Upcoming Accession to the Hague Convention
...bound to reduce complexity, timelines and possibly cost for the private sector in Saudi Arabia. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Laying Down the New IP Laws in OAPI
...for industrial designs, applications will be published for a three-month opposition term, prior to registration. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Take It Online: Electronic Processing of Patents Launched in Egypt
...process and promote innovation in Egypt. What You Need to Know About Patents in Egypt Equivalent Search: Patent applications and patents may be searched by title, patentee name, priority/PCT number,...
North Africa Insights: What You Need To Know About IPRS in Tunisia
...of an innovative hub in North Africa and lead to this required healthy financial balance. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com....
Notice of Change to Workweek Schedule in the UAE
...Asayel Street, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE P.O. Box 42259 T. +971 4 553 9911 | F. +971 4 566 8470 | E. uae@sabaip.com Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m....
Laying Down the (Trademark) Law in the UAE
...motivation to develop its own innovation and economic systems to shift towards a knowledge-based economy. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Bahrain: Increase in VAT Rate
...to goods and services, with some limited exceptions on basic food items, healthcare, and education. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com....
2021: Year in Review
...Procedural Changes: Kuwait The Patent Office in Kuwait has begun substantive examination of patent applications and is issuing search and examination reports. The process is still a little shy but...