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...
Oman: GCC Trademark Law Approved
...the Implementing Regulations. The examination process is harmonized now, with applications being examined within 90 days from the date of submission. The TMO will then notify the applicant of the...
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...
Iraq: Trademark Office in Kurdish Region Resumes Operations
...the 7th edition of the Nice classification. Trademark examination is performed on formal, absolute, and relative grounds and oppositions may be filed within 90 days from publication date. The protection...
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
...for applicants interested in obtaining patent protection for their investments in the country. Having that additional grace period prior to triggering the decision to file or not to file in...
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...