Saudi Arabia: Trademark Renewal Going Online
Effective immediately, applications for trademark renewal will only be filed online. This move to e-filing comes also with a substantial increase in publication fees – 10 fold the current level....
Afghanistan: From Multiple to Single
...this new classification system. We will be reporting on this as more information come in. Should you have any specific inquiries regarding the subject matter, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Iraq: Search Before You File
A prior trademark clearance search is now a prerequisite for every trademark application submitted at the TMO before the filing particulars are issued. This new line of practice could at...
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
...from the SAPO and payment of the related fees. The substantive examination of the application is conducted on the Arabic specifications at the SAPO by technical experts. It consists of a study...
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...
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...
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....