Rising Challenges In Patent Prosecution In The MENA Region
...with the examiner as needed to address any remarks or comments made during an interview. Such competencies are hard to find in the MENA region, especially considering the rapidity within...
Copy That: Over Three Million Infringing Items Seized In Saudi Arabia
...to the SAIP. The infringing products that were confiscated by the SAIP included illegally copied books, satellite broadcasting devices, and computer program storage devices. In addition, the authorities concerned also...
2020: Year in Review
...resolution and enforcement are delegated to the Commercial Court and the Commercial Departments of General Courts. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us news@sabaip.com...
The Kingdom Strikes Again: New Committee for the Enforcement of IPRs
...of the National Committee for the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (NCEIP). In addition to the committee’s various responsibilities that include being in charge of the enforcement of IP rights...
A Household Name: Surnames Can Be Trademarked in Saudi Arabia
...SAIP will assess several aspects when examining the trademark application, including but not limited to: If the surname complies with the conditions and formal registration requirements related to trademarks; If...
Can’t Hide Behind a Screen: Court Slams Online Counterfeit Marketplace in Egypt
...background, a complaint was filed by the rights owner before the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA), which investigated the incident and referred the matter to the Public Prosecutor. After confirming the...
Publish or Perish: Publication of Trademarks Resumed in Libya
...cannot be registered Search: Possible for word and device marks Examination: On formal, absolute, and relative grounds Opposition: 3 months from publication date Protection Term: 10 years from filing date...
Upcoming Transformation of the Legal and Economic Scene in Myanmar
...and enforcement of IP laws Myanmar will become more of an innovative hub in Southeast Asia. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us news@sabaip.com...
Feeling Taxed: Oman Issues VAT Draft Law
...such the detailed compliance requirements and set of rules will be outlined in each respective legislation. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us news@sabaip.com...
Upfront Settlement of Official Fees in Oman
...fees from filing up to registration must now be settled upfront at the time of filing. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us news@sabaip.com...