MENA: Know When to Say No, Opposition Proceedings in the Region
Registering a trademark is the first step in the effective use of a brand, company, or product name. However, in order to safeguard and enforce valuable marks, brand owners must...
Saudi Arabia: Zooming Down the Patent Prosecution Highway with the USPTO
...patent registration procedures and attract US patent applicants to register their inventions in Saudi Arabia. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Ethiopia: Surveying the Trademark Landscape
...well as sustained progress in the agricultural and service sectors, is expected to keep rising in the years to come. Ethiopia’s annual GDP growth averaged 10.9 percent over the past...
UAE: Steady March towards an Online Environment
Given the recent trend in going paperless, the Trademark Office in the United Arab Emirates announced that, as of October 6, 2019, the following services will be conducted exclusively online:...
Ethiopia: IP is an Important Avenue for Supporting the Economy
...the government’s investment in infrastructure, as well as sustained progress in the agricultural and service sectors, is expected to keep rising in the years to come. Ethiopia’s annual GDP growth...
Kuwait: Implementing Regulations of the Copyright Law Published
...Yes Registration Possible for nationals as well as foreigners Filing Requirements Power of attorney, legalized Copy of the commercial license or commercial register Duration The life of the author plus...
Saudi Arabia: You Can Trademark Your Surname Now
...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 the mark is...
Saudi Arabia: Patent Grievances Committee Established
...Committee will streamline patent related procedures and motivate innovation and economic systems in Saudi Arabia. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
UAE: Official Fees Waived for Some Patent and Industrial Design Matters
...finalized the necessary amendments on their online portal to adopt the newly announced reduced fees. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Cyprus: Upgraded Electronic Platform for Trademarks
The Trademark Office in Cyprus upgraded its existing online services on July 15, 2019, bringing improved e-filing and online services for trademarks. The upgraded system benefits users by providing modern,...