Morocco: Increasing IP Asset Value in an Emerging Economy
...amending and completing Law no. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property, European Patent (EP) applications filed on or after March 1, 2015 may designate Morocco and EP grants may...
UAE: Customs Recordal Kicks Off in Abu Dhabi
It is now possible to file for Customs recordal in Abu Dhabi, effective as of August 21, 2016. This makes Abu Dhabi the fifth Emirate (out of the seven Emirates of the...
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
Pursuant to Ministerial Decision no. 1540 of 2016, the official examination fees for patent applications have increased in the country, effective as of July 1, 2016. An increment was also...
MENA: Patenting in an Innovation Hub
...others, second medical use or Swiss-type claims are allowed. In some countries, patent term extension is possible if certain conditions are met. Morocco is an example where a supplementary protection...
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...
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
...Additionally, complaints against parties with trade names that infringe trademarks may now be filed at the MCI. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us...
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...