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
Ethiopia, the second most populous country in Africa, is one of the fastest growing states among the 188 International Monetary Fund member countries. This growth, which has been driven by...
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...
Egypt: Seeking to Join the UPOV Agreement
...purpose in order to make the Egyptian IP Law more compatible with the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants. The filing requirements of a plant variety...
Jordan: Enhancement of Customs Security at Aqaba Special Economic Zone
...term, renewable for like periods Recordal is valid for one year, renewable for like periods Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...