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
...For example, patent applications in Egypt, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia are always examined based on the Arabic translation of the specifications. The search reports and opinions are also issued...
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 based on the international search, places the country in a better position for seeing more applications entering at the national stage. However, the question remains as to whether it...
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...