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...
South Sudan: Untapped, Fertile Grounds
...2. Certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the applicant company. 3. A letter addressed to the Ministry of Justice requesting reservation and registration of the trademark, signed and...
Oman: Substantive Examination Fees Due
...examining office for all pending and new patent applications filed in Oman – as reported initially in the October issue of the Saba IP Bulletin. Should you have any questions,...
UAE: Signing of the Beijing Treaty
The United Arab Emirates recently signed the Beijing Treaty on Audiovisiual Performances. The treaty regulates copyright for audiovisual performances and expands the performers’ rights. Other signatories in the region include...
UAE: Signing of the Marrakesh Treaty
...the treaty is concerned with the enablement of copyright exceptions to facilitate the creation of accessible versions of books and other copyrighted works. Other signatories in the region include Cyprus,...
Algeria: Protecting Creativity alongside China
...the Algerian National Office of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights and the National Copyright Administration of China. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us atinfo@sabaip.com...
Iraq: Accession to the Singapore Treaty
Iraq has recently acceded to the Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks. The treaty will enter into force on November 29, 2014 and will establish common standards for procedural...
MENA: Stitching the Seams to Protect the Fashion Industry
...the scope of protection of a registration. Search and Examination Search among related classes, such as class 18 and classes 9, 14 and 25, is not performed on an ex-officio...
Qatar: Cracking Down on Cybercrime
Qatar issued Law no. 14 of 2014 in an effort to combat cybercrime and set punishments for offences committed on the Internet. The law also alludes to the protection of...
Libya: Patent Office Resumes Normal Operations
...Trademark Office may follow suit. We will be closely monitoring the situation and updating you accordingly. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us atinfo@sabaip.com...