Iraq: Search Before You File
...practice will not apply to Paris convention applications in order to safeguard the priority period. Should you have any specific inquiries regarding the subject matter, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Announcement from Saba IP: Middle East IP Firm of the Year
...would not have been possible without the trust of our clients. Thank you for your confidence. Should you have any specific inquiries regarding the subject matter, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Egypt: Think Twice Before Importing Counterfeits
According to the new regulations that will come into effect on March 15, 2016, imported goods will not legally enter into the Egyptian market unless the merchandise is authorized by...
Tunisia: Approving the European Patent Validation Law
Tunisia recently approved the European Patent Validation Law, which will enter into force following issuance of the related implementing regulations. This comes one year and a half following the agreement...
Saudi Arabia: Patenting Cheat Sheet
...continuation of the infringement and may also ask for compensation of damages because resulting from infringement. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
UAE: Laying Down the Law
...cases. An increased judicial competence is anticipated to result in effectively and efficiently resolving disputes. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
MENA: Increasing IP Asset Value through Strategic Patenting in the Region
...become an imperative. The question then is how to maximize the value of a patent portfolio? There are three general options, which depending on the company’s business model, may be...
Kuwait: Substantial Procedural Changes in Place
...of Incorporation or an Extract from the Commercial Register must be submitted in support of a trademark application. A certificate of home or foreign registration/application is no longer a requirement....
Kuwait: Commitment to IP Protection
...formal requirements are met. We expect more to unfold in the few months to come. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
MENA: Opposition Proceedings in the Region
The opposition system in the MENA region runs smoothly as it comes in line with the underlying provisions of the trademark laws that are in place, as well as numerous treaty...