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...
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
...along with soft copies of the power of attorney and priority document. Submitting paper copies of the application and supporting documents will still be required at the TMO after completing...
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: 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: Navigating Pharmaceutical Trademark Protection
...In addition to a typical trademark search, a full pharmaceutical trademark availability search should attempt to cover a selection of sources, including the records of local regulatory authorities. However, rights...
MENA: Sweet Success for Confectionery Trademarks
...examination Searches between related classes – namely, classes 29 and 30 – are not performed on an ex officio basis. As for examination, a mark is not usually rejected on...
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....
Libya: After a Long Wait, Trademark Certificates Issued Once More
...all pending applications awaiting certificates and will be following-up on their status with the TMO. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
Saudi Arabia: Online Filing of Trademark Renewals
...to come into force next year. As such, an increase in the publication fees of the recordal of assignments, licenses and mergers is expected. We do not foresee a change...