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...
Announcement from Saba IP: INTA 2017
INTA here we come again! For more than 30 years in a row, Saba IP will once again participate at INTA Annual Meeting, in Barcelona! Dear Friends and Colleagues, we...
Saudi Arabia: Upcoming Formation of IP Commission
Given Saudi Arabia’s unremitting commitment to the protection of intellectual property, the Saudi Council of Ministers recently approved a proposal for the formation of the Saudi Intellectual Property Commission. The...
MENA: Nice Classification 11th Edition – An Update
...(prepared edible ant larvae) and edible insects have also been added under classes 29 and 31 Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...