MENA: USTR 301 Special Report
...address IP concerns. Such initiatives imply that there is a profound commitment to IP, which will undoubtedly increase and foster the global incentives for research and investment in these countries,...
Tanzania: Country Insights
...in the services sector. The GDP is US$150.3 billion, while the GDP per capita is US$3,100. The GDP composition is 24.5 percent for agriculture, 27.6 percent for industry, and 47.3...
Saudi Arabia: What You Need To Know About Trademark Registration
...(3) claim class heading in combination with specific items from the Nice Classification, and (4) claim specific items of the Nice Classification. Examination An important aspect to keep in mind...
Tarek El Hajj
Tarek joined Saba IP in 2008 and now serves as the associate country manager at the Kuwait Office. Tarek provides IP, legal, and strategic advice to clients based on best...
Jordan: Update on Patent Annuities
...practices for patent filings made in Jordan via both the Convention and the PCT systems. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Namir Sioufi
Namir joined Saba IP in 2012 and currently heads the patent department at the Head Office. Namir works alongside a team of technical experts with various technical backgrounds and provides...
Zeina Salameh
Zeina joined Saba IP in 2004 and currently heads the key accounts department at the Head Office. Zeina manages the firm’s relations with key clients and works on tailored regional...
Pakistan: Country Insights
...industries include textiles and apparel, food processing, pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments, construction materials, paper products, fertilizer, and shrimp. Pakistan’s GDP growth has gradually increased since 2012, and was 5.3 percent in...
Kenya: Introducing Customs Recordal
In an effort to combat counterfeiting and piracy, Kenya recently laid the groundwork for Customs recordal. Once operational, the recordal will allow the local Anti-Counterfeit Agency to have the authority...
Saudi Arabia: Developing Intellectual Property to Promote Economic Progress
...Saudi Arabia shows its commitment to develop and establish a competent IP system and demonstrates its awareness of the strategic importance of IP on the country’s economic development. Should you...