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...
Qatar: Patent Grievances Committee
...from the Ministery of Economy and Commerce, Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, and Qatar Chamber of Commerce. The Committee’s main functions will include handling enforcement and litigations concerning...
MENA: A Move towards E-Filing
...with supporting documents remains a requirement after completing the e-filing in all countries with the exception of Cyprus), there are certain country specific features worth shedding light on. Following e-filing,...
Ethiopia: Substantial Procedural Changes Soon
...request for new registration certificates with a protection period of seven years instead of six. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
MENA: Regional Patent Offices
...authority is the Committee which is composed of three law specialists and two technical experts. Decisions of the Committee shall be issued by majority vote. An appeal against any decision...
Morocco: European Patent Validation
Pursuant to Law no. 23-13 amending and completing Law no. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property, European patent applications filed on or after March 1, 2015 may designate MA...
Oman: Steady Development of the Protection of Patents
In September of 2014, the Omani Patent Office signed a memorandum of understanding with the Egyptian Patent Office, whereby the latter will act as the examining office for all pending...