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
...Β Β 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
...the Official Gazette upon acceptance. Oppositions may be filed within 90 days from publication date. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Tunisia: Increase in Official Fees
...Gazette and will enter into force on the date of publication. Despite this update, the official fees for European patent validation will remain unchanged. It is worth noting that there...
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
...performance in the services sector. The GDP is US$3.364 billion, while the GDP per capita is US$3,600. The GDP composition is 2.4 percent for agriculture, 17.3 percent for industry, and...
Maghreb: What You Need to Know About Patents in an Emerging Region Full of Possibilities
...European Patent Office. Based on such an agreement, applicants filing a European patent application can designate DZ when requesting examination. Upon grant, the European patent can be validated in Algeria....
India: Accession to Three Key WIPO International Classification Treaties
...India on September 7, 2019. The accessions underline Indiaβs strong multilateral engagement with the WIPO. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...