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...
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 TobaccoΓ’β¬β’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 inΒ 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
...pending applications that have not yet been examined. After submission of the above information, the Industrial Property Office is expected to obtain the approval of the countryβs Ministry of Health...
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....