MENA: Know When to Say No, Opposition Proceedings in the Region
...case, the opponent is responsible for submitting a brief on the case. The applicant may file a brief or choose not to. If the applicant files a brief, the opponent...
Saudi Arabia: Zooming Down the Patent Prosecution Highway with the USPTO
...the United States. The PPH allows an application that has been determined to be patentable in the USPTO to undergo an accelerated examination with a simple procedure upon the applicant’s...
Ethiopia: Surveying the Trademark Landscape
...Edition of the Nice Classification. Once an application is filed, it will be placed on the docket for examination. Examination is performed on both absolute and relative grounds, and it...
UAE: Steady March towards an Online Environment
...application. Class 33, alcoholic goods in class 32, and pork meat in class 29 cannot be registered Examination: On formal, absolute, and relative grounds Opposition: 30 days from last publication...
Ethiopia: IP is an Important Avenue for Supporting the Economy
...goods, and processed agricultural products. Ethiopia maintains a relatively comprehensive regulatory and legislative system for the protection of trademarks, patents, designs, and copyrights, and is a party to the World...
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
...following services: Annuities Publications Patent restoration Assignment, merger, and licensing Correction of application and amendment of claims Change of representative This news comes in light of the revision in the...
Cyprus: Upgraded Electronic Platform for Trademarks
...edition – single class application Examination: On formal, absolute, and relative grounds Opposition: 2 months from publication date Protection Term: 7 years from filing date and renewable for periods of...