GCC: Securing and Enforcing Patents in an Evolving Region
The Gulf Cooperation Council comprises the following six countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Historically, these countries and the region at large have been...
Egypt: Importing is No GOEIC-ing Matter
...company owning the trademark regarding the distribution centers that are authorized to distribute the products bearing the trademark Certificate evidencing that the company owning the trademark has a quality control...
Kuwait: Procedural Changes Related to Registration and Upgrades to the E-Filing Platform
...to the specification of goods/services that broaden the scope as originally filed are not allowed. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Bahrain: Increase in Official Fees
...and payable after grant. A grace period of six months for late payment is observed. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Algeria: Revised Official Fees
...neighboring countries, Morocco and Tunisia, and enter into an agreement with the European Patent Office. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Bahrain: Patents and Utility Models Implementation Regulations Published
...payable prior to grant. A grace period of six months for late payment is observed. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Saudi Arabia: Plans To Adopt Plain Packaging for Tobacco Products
...and font style, without using logos, colors, brand images, or promotional information on the packaging. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
MENA: No Smokescreens for Big Tobacco’s IP Protection
...of when it comes to protecting their valuable trademarks? Classification With tobacco companies venturing into the electronic cigarette market, obtaining the proper protection in this innovative industry is an aspect...
Jordan: Moving To the Cloud
Given Jordan’s unremitting commitment to the protection of intellectual property, the Patent and Trademark Office announced that it plans to begin receiving and processing all applications in electronic format as...
2018: Year in Review
...confirm the present procedures in Qatar and are expected to pave the way to a clearer patent procurement process. Patent Grievances and Compulsory Licensing Committee Established Qatar issued Ministerial Decision...