UAE: DIFC Issues New IP Law
...independent judicial system. The district houses hundreds of financial institutions, including wealth funds and private investors. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us news@sabaip.com...
Saudi Arabia: Franchisers Rejoice, a New Law Is Coming to Town
...practice, franchising arrangements were treated as a commercial agency and were governed by the Commercial Agencies Law. The Franchising Law, which is in line with international standards, reflects Saudi Arabia’s...
MENA: Know When to Say No, Opposition Proceedings in the Region
...the examining authority takes this time to ask questions about facts and arguments that were not clear in the parties’ briefs. In all countries, withdrawal of an opposition with or...
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
...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
...of filing and the priority document may be submitted within 3 months from filing date Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Ethiopia: IP is an Important Avenue for Supporting the Economy
...of an innovative hub in East 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...
Kuwait: Implementing Regulations of the Copyright Law Published
...license or commercial register Duration The life of the author plus an additional 50 years Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
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...