Oman: GCC Trademark Law Approved
...a maximum of five year imprisonment and payment of fines of up to US $270,000 Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Iraq: Trademark Office in Kurdish Region Resumes Operations
...should of course seek sound advice before they decide on the best route to pursue. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Saudi Arabia: Remember to Record Your License
...flexible and only require a signed agreement between the two parties, as per the Law. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
OAPI: Trademark Office Adopts the 11th Edition
The Trademark Office of the African Intellectual Property Organization, commonly referred to as OAPI, recently announced that it is adopting the 11th edition of the Nice classification. OAPI is composed...
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...