GCC: Securing and Enforcing Patents in an Evolving Region
...own internal capabilities whereby patent applications were examined in-house by highly qualified and trained examiners. The UAE opted to outsource its examination for the time being, but this may change...
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
Following the recent publication of the Implementing Regulations of Law no. 1 of 2004 concerning patents and utility models, the Patent Office in Bahrain introduced examination fees and announced an...
Algeria: Revised Official Fees
...in the world. It is conceivable that the Patent Office in Algeria can become a strong examination authority with the proper training. Alternatively, Algeria may follow in the footsteps of...
Bahrain: Patents and Utility Models Implementation Regulations Published
...requirements are a power of attorney with Apostille certification and a copy of the international publication, with the international search report—if it is published. The protection term is 20 years...
Saudi Arabia: Plans To Adopt Plain Packaging for Tobacco Products
Saudi Arabia notified the World Trade Organization of its plans to adopt plain packaging of tobacco products. The proposal, which was filed on September 12, 2018 and reviewed by the...
MENA: No Smokescreens for Big Tobacco’s IP Protection
...companies have more freedom in the MENA in terms of marketing and registering the products for the time being. Three-Dimensional Trademarks In principle, when it comes to the TMOs in...
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
...The Committee’s main functions will include handling enforcement and litigations concerning registration of patents and compulsory licenses. Oman: Patent Search Now Possible Official equivalent patent searches are possible in Oman....