MENA: USTR Special 301 Report
...was moved down from the Priority Watch list to the Watch List after passing the 2019 Copyright and Related Rights Law and the Implementing Regulations, signifying its commitment to reform...
Saudi Arabia: 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....
Saudi Arabia: Launching Data Exchange Program with KIPO
...shows its commitment to develop and establish a competent IP system and demonstrates its awareness of the strategic importance of IP on the country’s economic development. Should you have any...
Qatar: Industrial Designs Law Issued
...Law will offer a more comprehensive protection for designs once the Implementing Regulations are issued. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Zanzibar: The Beginning of an Online Era for Trademarks
...and establish a competent IP system. Trademark Protection Framework in Zanzibar Classification 10th Edition of the Nice Classification — single class application Search Search is possible for word and device...
Qatar: COVID-19 Constitutes a Force Majeure Event
...to office actions, can be filed after the force majeure situation is over and without any liabilities or penalties for failing to submit such documents. However, it is worth noting...
UAE: Revised Official Fees
...to intellectual property matters. The reduced fees are significant and cover a range of services, such as trademark applications, registrations, oppositions, assignment recordals, and search fees. The new fees entered...
Registration of Geographic Indications in Egypt
...local producers and will provide social upliftment for rural development in Egypt. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information on the above, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Gaza: Trademark Registrations Going Online
...Classification: 10th edition – single class application. Class 33 and alcoholic goods in class 32 cannot be registered Search: Possible for word and device marks Examination: On formal, absolute, and...
Saudi Arabia: SAIP is the New Trademark Sheriff in Town
...industrial designs, and copyrights. Saudi Arabia shows its commitment to develop and establish a competent IP system and demonstrates its awareness of the strategic importance of IP on the country’s...