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
...limited to the issue of registrability. Since Saudi Arabia is a first-to-file country, the applicant or the authority administering the opposition cannot require the opponent to provide proof of use...
Jordan: Country Insights
...services. Jordan maintains a relatively comprehensive regulatory and legislative system for the protection of trademarks, patents, designs, copyright, trade secrets, and illegal competition. Trademark protection in Jordan began in 1952...
Sudan: Pushing for a WTO Membership
...renewed engagement with interested members, based on revised market access offers on goods and services. Sudan reaffirmed its commitment to bring its trade regime into conformity with WTO rules by...
Egypt: Increase in Patent Examination Fees
...fees for substantive examination. These fees went into effect retroactively for all new patent applications filed on or after February 13, 2017. The notification further announced that these fees may be...
Saudi Arabia: Another Increase in Official Fees
...renewal was introduced on March 24, 2016, both coupled with a significant increase in publication fees. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Qatar: Updated Classification of Services
...The addition of dog walking, kimono dressing assistance, and conducting religious ceremonies under class 45. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
UAE: New Regulations for Cosmetics and Perfumes
...in the UAE have until the beginning of January 2018 to comply with this regulation. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...