Kuwait: Increase in Official Fees
...increased significantly across the board in comparison with their current level. Although Decree No. 500 will enter into force one day following publication in the Official Gazette, the new rates...
2015: Year in Review
...intended to be comprehensive. Hence, many details are omitted to avoid complications as much as possible. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
MENA: Establishing Bona Fide Use
...regards to cancellation due to non-use is the issue of the burden of proof. In most countries, the burden of proof in a cancellation proceeding is usually on the plaintiff...
Libya: Reinstatement of Expired Trademark Registrations
...POA, legalized Grace period 6 months Time frame to complete renewal process 6 to 8 months Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
UAE: Trademark Registration Going Online
Trademark applications and renewals may be submitted electronically at the UAE Trademark Office as of December 6, 2015. The new process involves uploading an electronic application to the online system,...
Iran: Remember to Seal the Deal
...Iranian consulate. This update applies to all pending and future applications filed at the IIPO. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
MENA: Navigating Pharmaceutical Trademark Protection
...not a market that rights holders can afford to ignore. The Arab pharmaceutical market is reportedly worth around $20 billion and estimated to grow at a compounded annual growth rate...
MENA: Evaluating Risks and Opportunities for Pharmaceutical Patenting
Three primary criteria exist for a pharmaceutical company to examine when formulating a marketing strategy; these are as follows: market size and growth, protection of intellectual property rights, and enforcement...
MENA: Sweet Success for Confectionery Trademarks
...competition claim As for the possibility of bringing an unfair competition claim, most countries in the MENA region are governed by civil law and so have unfair competition statutes. The...
Iran: Roadmap to an IPR Protection Arsenal
...accounts for 44.9 percent of the GDP composition, followed by 44.5 percent for services, and 10.6 percent for agriculture. Industries in Iran include petroleum, petrochemicals, construction materials, and food processing....