Kuwait: Restructuring IP Protection
...and Berne Conventions, as reported by Saba IP Bulletin in September, shows the country’s commitment to improve the protection of IPRs. This will certainly translate to the advancement of Kuwait’s...
Bahrain: Trademark Examination Update
...yet to be announced; however, the TMO’s statement ushers an ambitious attempt of accepting nonconventional trademarks. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us atinfo@sabaip.com...
Saudi Arabia: Cracking Down on Counterfeiting
More than two thousand smartphone packing cases bearing the marks of famous brands were recently seized in Saudi Arabia. According to a statement by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry,...
UAE: Monitoring Intellectual Property Rights Protection
...major areas that are: 1. Laws and regulations on IP protection 2. Commitment to enforce existing laws and regulations 3. Level of awareness of IPR 4. Impact of IP protection...
South Sudan: Untapped, Fertile Grounds
...attorney, notarized; certificate of merger, legalized. Marking Marking is not compulsory. Three Dimensional Trademark Applications Inadmissible. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us atinfo@sabaip.com...
UAE: Substantive Examination Fees Due
...from the date of announcement. Effective November 1, 2014, filing and examination fees will have to be paid for all new patent applications. This comes in light of the country’s...
Oman: Substantive Examination Fees Due
...filed in Oman – as reported initially in the October issue of the Saba IP Bulletin. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us atinfo@sabaip.com...
Algeria: Protecting Creativity alongside China
Algeria and China recently signed a memorandum of understanding on copyright protection. The memorandum outlines the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between the Algerian National Office of...
UAE: Signing of the Marrakesh Treaty
...Other signatories in the region include Cyprus, Djibouti, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, and Turkey. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us atinfo@sabaip.com...
UAE: Signing of the Beijing Treaty
...treaty is expected to enter into force once it has been ratified by 30 eligible parties. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us atinfo@sabaip.com...