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...
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...
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...
Saudi Arabia: Final Step Towards Regional Trademark Law
...a maximum of five year imprisonment and payment of fines of up to US $270,000 Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
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...