MENA: No Smokescreens for Big Tobacco’s IP Protection
...when it comes to protecting their valuable trademarks? Classification With tobacco companies venturing into the electronic cigarette market, obtaining the proper protection in this innovative industry is an aspect worth...
Djibouti: Onboard the PCT Train
...2003 Tunisia December 10, 2001 Turkey January 1, 1996 United Arab Emirates March 10, 1999 Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Oman: New Trade Name Regulations
Pursuant to Ministerial Decision no. 124/2016, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) in Oman now has the authority to cancel or ask the applicant to alter the registration of...
Kuwait: Final GCC Country with PCT Membership
...accede to the PCT itself in the future. This update comes after the Kuwaiti Patent Office has stopped accepting new patent applications as of April 4, 2016. It is advising...
Syria: Increase in Official Fees
...costs, in spite of the increase in fees, and our schedule of charges remains the same. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Bahrain: Substantial Increase in Official Fees and Introduction of Online Publication
...in comparison with their current level. The new rates became effective as of May 29, 2016 and will be applied on all new as well as pending applications. The increase...
Iraq: Formalities for Class 5 Applications Revised
...ingredients). For the remaining countries in the region, the process remains standard regardless of class. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Jordan: Promoting the Use of Arabic on Signboards
Jordan is expected to join Egypt, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Syria in their call for the compulsory use of the Arabic script of a mark on signboards....
MENA: Roots for the Protection of Plant Varieties
...and stable. The rights conferred do not apply to acts done for: private and for non-commercial purposes; for experimental or research purposes; or for the purpose of breeding other varieties....
Kuwait: Patent Protection via GCC Patent Office Only
...expect more news to come out of the country with regards to its patent system. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...