Oman: Patent Official Fees Due
...that serves as an International Search Authority, as well as an International Preliminary Examination Authority. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Saudi Arabia: Increase in Official Fees and Substantial Procedural Changes in Trademark Oppositions
Pursuant to the Ministerial Decree approving the Implementing Regulations of the GCC Trademark Law, the official fees for trademark related matters will increase significantly across the board in comparison with...
Kuwait: PCT Enters into Force
...Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Trademarks and Patent Department announced that it has delegated its Receiving Office (RO) functions to the International Bureau (IB). Furthermore, the Ministry listed the Egyptian...
Morocco: Increasing IP Asset Value in an Emerging Economy
...companies to over 100 to date. The industry has generated US$1 billion in turnover in 2013 and was provided employment opportunities for 10,000 people in the country. Aerospace exports accounted...
MENA: Regional Patenting Cheat Sheet
The Middle East and North Africa is a very attractive market for innovator companies to consider when looking at expanding presence internationally. Given the improving patent landscape and developing economies...
UAE: Customs Recordal Kicks Off in Abu Dhabi
...Jordan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, Turkey, and the above mentioned Emirates of the UAE. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
UAE: Implementation of New IP Protection e-Service
...procedure that required complaints to be submitted in person, which is expected to minimize paper work and facilitate processing of complaints and notifications relating to proactive inspections conducted by the...
Syria: Increase in Patent Official Fees
...spite of the increase in fees, and our schedule of charges will remain the same. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
MENA: Patenting in an Innovation Hub
...to be expected that the legal environment surrounding patents will follow suit in providing the adequate protection. Customs in various MENA countries have become very active when it comes to...
Saudi Arabia: Final Step Towards Regional Trademark Law
...from the date of notification before the application is considered abandoned. The new Law also talks about the establishment of a Grievances Committee. Examination decisions can be appealed before this...