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
In the scope of the country’s continuous efforts to create competent border enforcement measures, Jordan signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Japan to enhance the Customs security at the Aqaba...
Saudi Arabia: Implementing Regulations of the Copyright Law Published
...or display their works publicly. The Implementing Regulations also stipulate that copyright protection extends to computer software and architectural works (e.g., buildings themselves as well as blueprints, drawings, diagrams, and...
Tanzania: A Focus on the Trademark Landscape
... For further information or any type of support for mainland Tanzania, please do not hesitate to contact us at tanzania@sabaip.com. We can also support you in Zanzibar zanzibar@sabaip.com....
Kuwait: Updated Patent Fees
...the Egyptian Patent Office and the European Patent Office as the competent International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authorities, for international applications filed by nationals and residents of Kuwait. The applicable...
Bahrain: VAT Rate Applied on IP Matters
Starting July 1, 2019, professional charges in Bahrain will be subject to five percent Value Added Tax. This comes after the release of the VAT regulations in the country and...
Yemen: Increase in Publication Fees
...filed on or after August 8, 2019. By way of background, trademark, patent, and industrial design applications are published in the Official Gazette upon acceptance. Oppositions may be filed within...
Tunisia: Increase in Official Fees
...noting that there has not been an increase in official fees in Tunisia since 1999. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
UAE: Revised Official Fees
...decrease the cost of doing business and bolster the competitiveness of the country. According to the aforementioned decision, the changes will be applicable to the services of three main ministries:...
Djibouti: Small Country, Big Ambitions
...to acts committed by (1) the applicant or their legal predecessor, (2) a Patent Office that has unduly published or made available to the public a patent application filed by...