Bahrain: Cybercrime Crackdown
...cybercrimes committed, such as gaining unauthorized access to a computer system or network, eavesdropping over private transmissions, or presenting forged data as true. This move comes as an addition to...
Jordan: Trademark Protection Not Lost in Translation
...a situation of unfair competition, leading to the cancellation of the registration of GREEN VALLEY. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at info@sabaip.com...
Jordan: Trademark Protection Not Lost in Translation
...create a situation of unfair competition, leading to the cancellation of the registration of GREEN VALLEY. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us atinfo@sabaip.com...
OAPI: Accession to the Madrid Protocol
...in Cameroon. The Madrid Protocol will enter into force in OAPI countries on March 5, 2015. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us atinfo@sabaip.com...
Saudi Arabia: Preparing for PCT Filings
...system. Upon filing, applicants may choose the Egyptian Patent Office, among others, as the competent International Searching Authority and International Preliminary Examining Authority. The SPO is also expected to receive...
Kuwait: Claiming Priority Now Possible
...With Kuwait’s accession, all the Gulf Cooperation Council member countries have now acceded to the Convention. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us atinfo@sabaip.com...
2014 in Playback: Annual Report on Regional Developments
...examination on formal grounds. Upon satisfaction, the IIPO will forward the matter on to the competent authority for substantive examination. This authority will then examine the application and provide its...
Jordan: TMO Sets Precedent for the Protection of Geographic Indicators
...an opposition on the basis that the mark in question evoked a connection to Basmati rice and led to unfair competition and consumer deception. The Jordanian TMO found that the...
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
...confuse consumers. In a separate raid, Saudi authorities appropriated more than seven thousand counterfeit phone chargers. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us atinfo@sabaip.com...