Morocco: Increase in Official Fees
...fees for patents and utility models. The new rates will enter into force on October 1, 2017. By way of background, Morocco has a relatively comprehensive regulatory and legislative system...
Kuwait: Original Certificates No Longer Required
...assignments, and mergers. Previously, the TMO requested the filing of the original trademark registration certificate for the endorsement of any recordal. This update comes in light of a number of...
Saudi Arabia: Formation of IP Commission
Given Saudi Arabia’s unremitting commitment to the protection of intellectual property, the Saudi Council of Ministers approved the formation of the Saudi Intellectual Property Commission and published its Implementing Regulations....
Qatar: Updated Trademark Renewal Formalities
...can be paid 12 months before the renewal due date without shortening the protection period. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Iran: Demystifying Trademark Enforcement Options
...GDP composition, followed by 51 percent for services, and 9.1 percent for agriculture. Industries in Iran include petroleum, petrochemicals, construction materials, and food processing. Iran’s main exports are petroleum and...
Lebanon: Increase in Value Added Tax
...VAT rate comes in the wake of the Lebanese government’s approval to raise public sector wages as a way to directly finance this raise. Should you have any questions, or...
Bahrain: List Your Full Address When Filing Trademark Applications
...registration process, involves completing an electronic application through the online system, and uploading scanned copies of the supporting documents. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please...
Saudi Arabia: Remember to Translate Package Inserts into Arabic
...a knowledge-based economy, which will ultimately promote the creation of a research and development community. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Algeria: Accession to the Beijing Treaty
...to enter into force in Algeria once it has been ratified by 30 eligible parties. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Jordan: E-Filing of International Patent Applications
Given Jordan’s unremitting commitment to the protection of intellectual property, the Jordanian Patent Office announced that it will begin receiving and processing local and international applications in electronic form via...