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
...for medical purposes under class 5 The addition of body composition monitors under class 10 The addition of several new goods under classes 29 and 30, including guacamole, onion rings,...
Qatar: E-Filing of Patent Applications
Given Qatar’s unremitting commitment to the protection of intellectual property, the Qatari Patent Office recently announced that it will begin receiving and processing local and international applications in electronic form....
Qatar: New Industrial Designs Draft Law
...and geographical indications, the new draft Law will offer a more comprehensive protection for designs. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Bahrain: Trademark Registrations Going Online
...We expect this new practice to pave the way for a smoother trademark registration process. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Jordan: Accession to the PCT
...in this area that should clarify the direct benefits of Jordan’s accession to the PCT. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Saudi Arabia: Change in Opposition Proceedings
...of the earlier registered mark that is the basis of the opposition. In order to contest use, the applicant must initiate separate non-use cancellation proceedings. Opposition proceedings will not be...