MENA: Patent Cheat Sheet
Given the improving patent landscape and developing economies of the countries in the Middle East and North Africa, the region is posited as a very attractive market for innovator companies...
Saudi Arabia: Eid Al Fitr Office Hours
...this period will be extended to July 9, 2017, the first working day following the holiday. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Jordan: PCT Enters Into Force
...Jordan become more of an innovative hub and lead to this required healthy financial balance. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Kuwait: A Ray of Hope
The Kuwaiti Patent Office announced that, in collaboration with the Gulf Cooperation Council Patent Office, they have completed the formality examination for all pending Kuwaiti patent applications. It is expected...
GCC: Strengthening the Patent System
...exemplifies its continuous commitment to develop and establish a competent regional IP system and demonstrates its awareness of the strategic importance of IP on the member states’ economic development. By...
Iraq: Revised Formalities for Trademark Registrations in Class 5
...mandatory search • The date of notarization of POA must precede the date of filing Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
MENA: USTR 301 Special Report
...trade barriers for U.S. companies and products due to the IP law in other countries. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Turkey: Implementing Regulations of New Law Enter Into Force
...the use of the trademark. If they are not provided, the opposition will be rejected. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
UAE: Improving the Patent Landscape
...promote the creation of a research and development community in the country and the region. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
MENA: Infringement Exemptions Will Not Quell Innovation
...United Arab Emirates, and the existing social healthcare system constantly demanding lower prices on drugs, local and regional generic companies have certain advantages over foreign generic companies. Currently, none of...