Oman: Adopting the Eleventh Edition of the Nice Classification
...trademarks already filed and registered in Oman. Upon next renewal, goods and classes affected by this change in formalities should be reclassified accordingly by the Trademark Office. By way of...
Lebanon: New Regulations for Imported Food Products
...say, this comes as a necessary step to ensure that the imported goods are not counterfeits. Importers in Lebanon have until May 1, 2018 to comply with this new regulation....
OAPI: Upcoming Formation of Trademark Office and Patent Office
...the time being, one IP directorate still serves as the registry for both trademark and patent matters. This update comes in light of a resolution adopted at an OAPI board...
MENA: Enforcement of Patents in a Rapidly Developing Region
...committee system involves lower costs than those associated with filing a court case. A complaint is initiated by filing a written claim with the committee. In these proceedings, the committee...
West Bank: Adopting the Tenth Edition of the Nice Classification
...will not affect trademarks already filed and registered in the West Bank. Upon next renewal, goods and classes affected by this change in formalities should be reclassified accordingly by the...
Kuwait: E-Filing with New Scale for Filing and Registration Numbers
...by the TMO, which includes the year of filing (example 321/2018). Besides serving as the filing number, the e-number will also be the registration number, should the trademark application mature...
Qatar: Upcoming Formation of IP Committee
Given the country’s unremitting commitment to the protection of intellectual property, Qatar ratified Ministerial Decision no. 45 of 2017 on Establishing the Committee for the Preparation of the National Strategy...
VAT Rates: Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Lebanon
...level of 10 percent. Our professional charges are now subject to the new VAT rate. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
MENA: Trademarks Cheat Sheet
...principal governed by civil law—that is, the concept of first to file carries considerable weight. While some countries may offer a limited number of common law rights, registration is highly...
UAE: Online Issuance of Trademark Certificates
...We expect this new practice to pave the way for a smoother trademark registration process. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...